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Updated May 11, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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2.0

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Interview Experience [?] Based on 7 ratings

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Neutral	14%
Negative	14%

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2011 in Henderson, KY (took 4 days)

I first applied online then attended the open interview they held every monday. I got another interview with one of the managers and at this interview i mainly just answered questions. After this i was called back for a third interview in which a different manager gave me the skills test and personality test to complete. I was then called back for a final interview with the general manager where he just talked to me, then told me to be back on monday to start filling out employee information

Interview Questions

Will you be able to get along with your co-workers in difficult situatioms?

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Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2012 in Columbus, MS (took 2 days)

I went in for my interview today. When I got there the hiring manager was not in. I became a little discouraged seeing that I had talk to him that Friday and no today (Monday) he was not in. I talked to the general manager and he asked me why did I want to work at Applebee's, and he also went over dress wear, basically about the appearance. It was an interview that lasted about 20 minutes. At the end of the interview he told me to come in tomorrow and be dressed as if i were going to work. For what? I really do not know.

Interview Questions

Why Applebee's?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Personality Test.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 4 days)

I filled out an application online and a few days later received an email telling me i was scheduled for a first interview. I went in that day and waited for awhile until a manager came over to interview me. focus ob customer experience and friendly, personable attitudes. I was granted a second interview the next day and the manager that day told me I got the job after the second interview. overall easy interview.

Interview Questions

what do you know about applebees?

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what are your weaknesses?

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Negotiation Details

not much negotiation.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2010 (took a day)

I went in one day, and was asked to interview on the spot. I interviewed with a general manager, and then was asked to come in another day for an interview with another manager. After the second interview, they said that they would call me and let me know, and a couple of days later they called saying that I got the job and needed to come in to fill out some paper work. After filling out paper work, they told me to come in for training/orientation. During the training process, you have to take tests and watch movies on customer service and such. Very professional and organized.

Interview Questions

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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What activities do you partake in at school?

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Negotiation Details

non-negotiable

Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2010 in Saint Louis, MO (took a day)

I filled out an application online and was contacted for an interview a few months later. I went to the location and was interviewed on the floor, while customers were there eating, which felt a little awkward. I felt it should have taken place in a back room somewhere. The interviewer really only asked me one questions pertaining to the job and the rest of the time she was just asking questions, getting to know me.

Interview Questions

Why do you think you would be good for this position?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2010 in San Jose, CA (took a day)

i came in for an interview and when i got there the doors were locked and i was on time and did not want to be late and there was someone sitting and watching tv while i was waiting outside i was the first there and soon about 12 others showed up and the manager came and talked to us about how she started as a host and she makes so much money now then she went around the room asking us questions like what do you want to do when you grow up (seeing as about 2/3 of the people were teenagers) we then had to take an assessment and that was it. it was just like filling in an online application thee didn't get to know anyone.they sent me a coupon in the mail after the interview i guess as a thank you.

Interview Questions

there were no difficult questions but if they ask you when applebee's opened

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Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2008 in Radcliff, KY (took 2 days)

The first time you go in for your interview, they make you sit and take what is basically a personality test. Ultimately, they are looking for consistency in your answers. The questions consisted of things like, "would you report a waitress stealing tips?" and morality related questions. Very easy, nothing to worry about unless you're a convict who can't lie. Then you go through two interviews with two different managers. They basically ask you the same questions, to make sure you aren't a shady person. Not a very challenging job, so ultimately they just want decent human beings. The in person interviews both last from 10 to 15 minutes.