Standard interview questions - I.e “tell me about XYZ”. Manager was very open about expectations, hours, what the role would be like. Gave me more information about the job when I applied.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with difficult colleague.
I applied online. I interviewed at Barnes & Noble (Grand Rapids, MI) in Nov 2025
Interview
This was very basic work history questions from resume and asking about comfortability in fast paced settings. They asked about social skills and comfortability making recommendations, knowing the menu and memorization skills. Promised cross-training and expressed high expectations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you be comfortable recommending drinks to customers?
I interviewed at Barnes & Noble (Sunset Valley, TX)
Interview
Very simple and easygoing. Received a phone call and then the actual interview took place in the cafe. I got a call within a day or two about the position after interviewing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to pitch a second menu item to a customer, depending on what they ordered
