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Updated Feb 22, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interview Experience [?] Based on 9 ratings

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Negative	22%

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5.0

Very Difficult Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Feb 2012 in Paramus, NJ (took 1+ week)

Do not even waste your time if you are applying for a management position ,the management team used the group interview format and kept about 30 applicants for about 2 hours talking about the company and then after the first round of interview, the final 6 were asked to wait, then after one more hour waiting to be called, the final 3 were called and by that time I really felt like they were gathering info about other companies and I noticed that as some of the managers were leaving for the day, they kept talking about doing the same the next week. They offered the position but not before insulting me with a very low salary figure and explaning how lucky I was to be offered a job with "one of the best Co. to work for". I thanked them for their time and left.

Interview Questions

can you wait outside for another few minutes?

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how do you feel about being one of the finalist?

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Reason for Declining

Pay is terrible and they really think that they are the only show in town,

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 2 weeks)

phone interview, interview with HR then interview with DM. took about two weeks

Interview Questions

when was a time you had to deal with diversity

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Negotiation Details

Not much negotiation on salary.

Other Details

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 in Miami, FL (took a day)

First there is a few questions about why you want to be a Assitant Store Manager. Then, Interviewer try to incentivate a little more about the great benefits to be in a management position. About the benefits as annual bonus, biweekly payroll, life insurance, a lot of more benefits. They explain the minimum of 45 hours per week schedule that you need to achieve.

Interview Questions

What you would do if a customer ask you for a item that we don't have in stock?

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Negotiation Details

You can not negotiate because whatthey offer you normally is the standard by company basis. they just add couple dollar to your actual rate.

Other Details

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

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2011 (took a day)

Phone interview, interview with recruiter, interview with Training Manager and interview with District Manager.

Interview Questions

Describe Difficult situation?

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What did you like about working for your last employer?

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Other Details

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

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Dec 2008 in Houston, TX (took 2 weeks)

I applied online and was contacted within a few days to set-up a personal interview. I went to the Regional HR office and talked with the HR manager. We had a very good conversation and he told me he had several other people to talk with and would be back in touch within a week. I waited about 2 weeks with no response so wrote a thank you note telling him I enjoyed the meeting and was sorry to hear I was not being considered. Immediately he sent me an email telling me I was still in the running. I went for a second interview with the training store manager a couple of days later and had a good conversation with him. The HR manager contacted me and told me they were interested that I would need to take a drug test and have a background check. Those were both completed almost immediately and I was then made an offer that matched the company I had been with. I felt good about this at the time as I was being hired as an assistant store manager. At the time everyone seemed very professional and willing to help new people succeed. My advice is to be patient with the process, sometimes they get involved in their own processes and don't convey that information to the candidate.

Negotiation Details

I was able to negotiate a salary that matched my previous company. I would suggest looking at average salaries and starting a bit on the high side.

Other Details

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2008 in New York, NY (took 1+ week)

I had only one interview and I had to be very detailed about the kind of person I am. THe person needs to be organized and have excellent communication skills.

Interview Questions

Give me an experience when you made an impact you will never forget

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What are some qualities that you have which will make the store perform better

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Negotiation Details

I depends on your experience and education level in order to negotiate

Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 (took 2 weeks)

I had an employee referral. I had a phone interview which asked management compentecy question. It lasted about 20 minutes. I did an online appliction which also had similar screening questions.

The following week I had a one on one interview in which I was offered the position verbally. Drug test and background test was conducted. A formal offer letter and start date was given. Almost two months had elapsed from the beginning phase.

Interview Questions

What was you biggest work place challenge and how did you overcome it? A sudden product outdate was announced that had to be completed within 24 hours without exception.

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Negotiation Details

I was asked what salary I would need and I answered that I was confident that their most aggressive offer would after consideration, be acceptable. I left it opened ended and my offer was was acceptable.

Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, a Personality Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.

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Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2009 in Boston, MA (took a day)

I worked for cvs for 2 and a half years prior to my interview for the position. I was recommended to to the HR manager by my district manager. At the interview i was not prepared and honestly did not really want the job. She asked questions like where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are the most important aspects of running a store. What are some important things that you have learned form your managers. The interview only lasted about 5-10 mins.

Interview Questions

how long hae you worked for cvs

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Whats important in running a store

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Other Details

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

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 in Medford, MA (took 1+ week)

I was offered to come in after a phone interview and I went in to speak to the manager and we had a typical interview with why i want to work there and my weaknesses/strengths...and she told me I would be able to start working as soon she speaks to the district manager to discuss the pay rate, I never heard back...I called numerous times and she would never "be there." I went in one day to find out what was going on and as soon as she saw me she went looked the other way and went into the backroom, I waited for 30 minutes and had the cashier page but never came up.

Interview Questions

What do you like about youself

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, a Personality Test, a Skills Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.