Q&A With Hobby Lobby Employees

30 minutes plus

an hour

Approximately 45 minutes

one out of two best interview experiences in 35 years

Easy, pass the basic math test, then prepare for the one on one interview..I believe there are 10 questions on the paper quiz

be willing to "perform" and accept irregular schedule

Have open availibilty, a smile, lots of energy, bring in your resume with a complete application and ask to speak to one of the managers, introduce yourself

They appear to be more interested in the character of prospective employees as opposed to other other employers whereas, the interviews are more focused on the person as a person and not just a dime a dozen interviewee.

much easier

other than generic questions, they inquire about what you think is your best accomplishment, which is a very telling question into the insights of a persons personal values.

What I knew of the companies percentage discount policies

Manager and Assistant Manager. Heard back within a few days.

Store manager , I was hired on the spot

If I could go back and change anything what would that be

If I knew the history of the company

Our Hobby Lobby seems to be like a family for the most part. We can be ourselves in the sense that we all appreciate eachother for who we are as people, however when it comes to "company" culture in line with the mission of the company-that is a different story.

Narrow-minded with very little camaraderie. In my particular store, there was a very select group of people hired, despite what laws are in effect.

The excitement has dwindled as I've been stagnated in a nowhere position. However, it is in connecting with my customers on a personal level, making them laugh, having them smiling on the way out, and even getting to show my humanity with different sorts of people (elderly, veterans, disabled, disenfranchised, believers in Jesus) that is exciting to me. To be able to even speak about faith or proclaim the Name of Jesus in and of itself is a blessing and goes beyond excitement- I can be me at Hobby Lobby and share with people the best of myself.

The customers are usually happy to come to the store and it is a pleasure to assist them in their individual needs.

Hard working, humble and genuine.

Majority are nice individuals, but there is an unsettling amount of backstabbing & resentment between departments if Management shows preference over one or the other.

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What do you like about Hobby Lobby? Why would you like to work here? What can you contribute to our store?

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No, but sometimes Corporate will ask store employees to volunteer to set up a new Store in another town.

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Be professional and friendly

How scheduling was done

You are told at the interview if you have the job

Completely depends on when you apply and who you know. In my experience, it’s either immediate or not at all

This is a variable question with variable answers. Depending on the day of the week, the amount of coverage in place, and the overall scope of daily operations; the pace can be one of two extremes: chaotic or smooth and steady. Most of the time many of the dept heads or leadership are wearing 5 hats at once and are running from one side of the store to the other, it can be a bit ridiculous.

They got a good gig going. Yet, when they decide to turn to some innovation and consider opening the door for new ideas, methods, or new ways of doing things perhaps they will be around even longer than anyone could ever anticipate.

My customers