TJ Maxx interview questions

Applied on-line after seeing notice of new store openings and received verification that they received my resume. A month or so later noticed they were having a Job Fair so attended that and had an initial interview and then was asked to stay to do a 1:1 interview with HR Manager. Very nice interviews- no "gotcha" questions and no negativity. One question was " Describe a situation where you promoted an employee and were proud of the results." Also asked questions about your background and experience- very conversational. Afterwards there was frequent follow-up to tell me what phase they were in with the hiring process (background checks, interviewing others, etc.) but it did take 2 months to receive an offer so that was nerve-racking.

I thought this interview was going to be hard, but in fact it was actually very easy. Just prepare a day beforehand what you're going to say. Questions were: "Tell me about yourself." "Describe a time when you had a conflict and what you did to resolve it." "What does customer service mean to you?" "What does team work mean to you?" "What hours can you work?" "Will anything get in the way of you working here this season? Vacations, etc." They didn't ask me to "sell them something" which made me relieved. So don't stress about that one. If you apply around October/November, you'll most likely only get a seasonal job, but take it if you need the experience and if it's your first job. You might have a chance by the end of the season to become a full employee. Look professional, NO jeans. Wear a nice blazer, if you're a girl. Wear a nice shirt and tie, if you're a guy. GOOD LUCK!