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Updated May 23, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interview Experience [?] Based on 62 ratings

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Negative	13%

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Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 (took a day)

when scheduling an interview they should should let one know what door to enter!!! do not try the front door as no one will let you in!!!! even if it is raining cat's and dog's!!!! nothing like a soaking wet interview!!!

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how are you to day? it is wet out!

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed May 2010 in Orlando, FL (took 2 days)

The first thing you had to do was take an assesment test. This included math and personality test as well. Then if you passed that you had an interview with the VP of human resources. That interview was very very long 2 hours they ask a couple questions but mainly all about the company and they do not negoatiate salaries. Then you had a interview with the area director and an in store shadow.

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jan 2008 in North Parkersburg, WV (took a day)

Sat down with a member of management, went over details of the work, and hours expected from me. Took a two part personality test to determine if I worked well with other people. After that, was asked to provide details of my prior kitchen experience and relate it to Applebee's standards. Then, I was shown around the kitchen and introduced to people, and given my uniforms and first week's schedule.

Interview Questions

What would you do if you found one of the cooks stealing food.

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Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.

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5.0

Very Difficult Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 in Montgomery, AL (took 3 days)

very rude to me bc they gave me the interview with no management experience...he found out i "wasnt qualified" during the interview..it was a learning experience.

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

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)

The interview was easy. I went in and filled out an app. Then the manager sat me down and asked me a few questions. I was hired on the spot. They must have needed people bad because everything happened so quickly that I had the job before I realized what happened.

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What was my previous exp.

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

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 in Crystal Lake, IL (took 1+ week)

It was a pretty basic interview. I interviewed first with the bar manager. After that interview was completed I sat down with the store manager. Both were very nice. The questions were pretty straight forward. Nothing really caught me off guard. However, I was not offered a position. Best of luck to everyone interviewing!

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What is your experience working in the restaurant business?

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Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2008 (took a day)

An Assistant Manager interviewed everyone who applied in one group. Then she separated us and had us take personality tests. Once I finished the test successfully I met the Store Manager. We talked for a few minutes, maybe 10, then I was offered the job. It was a friendly process, not at all intimidating. I was given a tour of the back of house (BOH) and met other management and supervisors.

Interview Questions

Do you have reliable transportation.

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Negotiation Details

The hourly wage was basically predetermined at $7. I asked for $8 and we agreed on $7.50 to start. I received multiple (though low) raises while employed there.

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.

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Very Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2008 (took a day)

Came in for an interview during their slow hours, the manager was very apathetic about the process while interviewing me. There were very generic questions about my past work experience, and my availability. Ultimately, I believe he was content with hiring anyone that spoke English to work in the kitchen.

Interview Questions

Do you have any past experience that will help you in this job?

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Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 5 days)

I asked for an application, they called, I interviewed.

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Have you worked for applebee's before

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2008 (took 2 days)

I applied via an application and went through two interviews and a personality test. After which they did a backround check. They made me aware of a drug test policy if I were to have an accident but there would not be one at the time of interview.