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Big 5 Sporting Goods is a sporting goods retailer headquartered in El Segundo, California with 420 stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma (locations now closed), Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Steven G. Miller is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The Big 5 name is derived from its start in 1955 as five Army-Navy surplus stores in Southern California. In 1988, Sportswest and Sportsland were acquired from Pay 'n Save. A list of major competitors can be found on this list of sporting goods retailers of the United States.

The interview process at Big 5 Sporting Goods is typical. There is a common skills assessment which covers topics including but not limited to reading, writing, speaking, and simple math. Applicants must bring their resume with them to the interview. Some applicants go through a phone screening prior to progressing to an in person interview. Current employees have reported that it is important to show that you are capable of coping with stressful situations, working in a fast paced setting, have a flexible schedule, and communicating with others. Once through the interview process, all new employees are required to go through a introductory training.