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How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

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Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.

The culture at JCPenney is based on workers who inspire strong performance in self and others and who build positive, inclusive, and respectful relationships with their teammates. Good communication is key to putting this expectation into practice. Have you had managers in the past who didn't have strong communication skills? How did you respond to this?

Jordan Henry

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.

"Everyone communicates and absorbs information in different ways, and I think that's really the root of poor communication between a manager and her employees. I have a hard time processing instructions for a task without a hands-on approach -- I respond best to simple, to-the-point instructions and a simple tutorial of how to accomplish the task. A few years ago, I had a manager who communicated a lot of extra information when describing a new task or project, and I had a hard time parsing out what I needed to do to get started on the project. I finally just sat down with the manager and told her I was having a hard time understanding what she needed from me. We talked it out and came to an understanding of how she would communicate with me in the future, and we didn't have any trouble after that."

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31JCPenney Interview Questions & Answers

1.This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

2.JCPenney's values are grounded in the Golden Rule. How would you apply this value to your own customer service approach?

3.What do you know about JCPenney? Why do you want to work for us?

4.At JCPenney we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

5.We have a strong employee honesty program in place at JCPenney to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?

6.In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills?

7.JCPenney has a strict dress code. Talk to the interviewer about your feelings about having a dress code at

8.The JCPenney brand promise is to provide 'style and value for all.' What does this promise mean to you as a shopper and retail associate?

9.At JCPenney we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

10.Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with JCPenney.

11.Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

JCPenney Mock Interview

How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

31JCPenney Interview Questions & Answers

1.This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

2.JCPenney's values are grounded in the Golden Rule. How would you apply this value to your own customer service approach?

3.What do you know about JCPenney? Why do you want to work for us?

4.At JCPenney we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

5.We have a strong employee honesty program in place at JCPenney to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?

6.In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills?

7.JCPenney has a strict dress code. Talk to the interviewer about your feelings about having a dress code at

8.The JCPenney brand promise is to provide 'style and value for all.' What does this promise mean to you as a shopper and retail associate?

9.At JCPenney we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

10.Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with JCPenney.

11.Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

12.In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

13.What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

14.Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for JCPenney?

15.Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why?

16.At JCPenney we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

17.Do you have any experience with volunteer work? Are you interested in volunteer work with JCPenney?

18.Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

19.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

20.Why is this job with JCPenney right for you at this time in your career?

21.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

22.How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

23.Personality fit is important to us at JCPenney. How would you describe your personality?

24.At JCPenney, we value diversity, inclusion, and equality. What makes JCPenney stand out to you as a great place to work?

25.Describe to me your ideal employer.

26.How can JCPenney motivate you on the job?

27.What are your salary expectations?

28.What do you think about our online presence?

29.What do you hope to learn from this job at JCPenney?

30.Do you have reliable transportation?

31.The JCPenney culture is fueled by the Warrior Spirit. What does this spirit mean to you?