CVS Caremark Clerk/Cashier Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – This interview was very detailed. It requires that you take a drug test first-hand. A friend of mine refuse and missed out on a good job. If you can pass simple tests like these, you should be fine.

Interview Details – Not the easiest application process. They had recently changed their hiring system. I applied under an older system, received a call a few days later to come in for the interview. However, Sandy occurred and I called to reschedule it, and was told only nighttime/overnight was available. I was also told to reapply on their new system. New hiring system frequently is down/crashes. Took about six attempts and it finally worked around 3am one day. I came in for the interview (figured that it was better than nothing). Evidently mis-communication occurred and the store manager didn't know I was coming so he was caught off-guard. Actual interview lasted about ten minutes. Asked a bit about my background, why I wanted to work for CVS, if I was flexible with hours, and if overnight was OK to work. Got an offer on the spot, accepted. Mandatory company training in a company office followed which was paid.I was hired on full-time, but never put for full-time status nor given many hours. Great for a first job type of thing or if are desperate. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation. I was offered $9/hour, more than the minimum wage but definitely not enough for all you end up doing, especially if working overnight. Raises are few and far between.

Interview Details – I applied online to various intro level openings. I got a call from a store manager asking me to come in and interview. The interview lasted maybe about a half an hour. The manager told me that I interviewed well and that I would likely here back within the week. The manager implied that I would be hired (I was).

Negotiation Details – The website asks you to list the salary you would like to start at. I had asked for $8, but was offered $7.60. I'm not sure if there was room for negotiation.

Interview Details – Interviews follow a script of situation and life experience based questions, followed by general Q&A and conversation based on the particular manager's style and needs. Process is different based on position, having interviewed for this company as well. I was interviewed by the Store Manager and had a follow up with another outgoing Store Manager that was still technically in-charge. For the front store you will sometimes just be interviewed by the Store Manager or but usually will be interviewed first by the Assistant Manager or as a group. Specialty positions (RX, Photo, Beauty) will usually have you interview with a department supervisor first or with the Store/Assistant Manager. Positive attention was payed to how I was dressed (shirt/tie and suit jacket) but emphasis will change with each Manager.

Negotiation Details – It is a flat take it or leave it offer, contingent on the background check and if a supervisor or RX candidate, a drug test.

Interview Details – I applied online and was called about 4 days later for an interview. I was called in the middle of class and she told me the only time she could do the interview was 1:30 so i skipped class and got a ride to cvs. The woman was a shift supervisor and we chatted with each other for about 10 minutes about school and what I have done in the past. We hit it off easily so by the time she had to ask me a set of stupid questions she told me that I pretty much had the job and just had to answer some questions. She asked things like when was the last time you faced a difficult situation or helped a friend in need? After the questions we went over shift availability and salary and she asked if I could start that day! I did not even have my working papers signed since I was only 17 at the time so I had to go back to school to get the thing signed by my mom. I went in the next day and me and another kid from my school were being trained on the cash register.

Negotiation Details – It was my first job so I asked for $7.50 and they gave it to me based on my availability.