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Grocery Associate at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 26, 2013
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I put in an application online for one store, and didn't get a call back for a few months. They built a new store that I was unaware of like twenty miles away, so they called and offered me a position there instead of at the place I applied for.
The person who called basically just asked if I was still interested, and if I would be willing to go to the new store. I said I was, so we set up a date and time for an interview. I wore khaki's and a polo if I remember correctly. I came in, they sat me down, and the interview began.
Essentially, they asked why I wanted the job, about my previous experience that I had written on the application, and then the hiring manager wrote a number on a piece of paper, slid it over to me, and said "How does that sound?". It was 8.30 an hour, which was more than minimum wage and this was my first over-the-table job so I was like "Sounds great!". So they wrote down a schedule for the introduction/training session, and off I went. I then came in for the training session, and they basically had like 8 people there.
We went on a tour of the grocery store (back room, compactor, walk in fridges, etc), watched a video about customer service, were given uniforms and all that jazz, and were set up with online accounts to view our hours and what not. Then they gave me the hours I was supposed to start working, and that was that.
Interview Question – None, they asked like 3 questions that I was prepared for, then hired me. Probably because I was dressed ok and well spoken and stuff. They did ask "Why do you want this position?" View Answer
Negotiation Details – Basically, they offered me 8.30 and I took it.
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Cashier at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in York, PA Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 11, 2013
Interview Details – I applied for the position online and received a call to come in for an interview about a week later. I went in to the interview and had to wait about 10 minutes before the lady that conducted my interview came out, and she gave me the interview in her office. The interview was very easy, she mostly just asked questions about myself, such as hobbies and my previous work experience. After she was done asking questions, she proceeded to explain to me the pay and the training process, starting pay being $8.00hr, which was more than I was expecting. After the interview she told me that I would be getting a phone call sometime the following Monday. I did receive the call and I was offered the position, which I took.
Interview Question – Explain a time when to went above and beyond to help a costumer? View Answer
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Deli Associate at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cranberry Twp, PA Feb 2013 – Reviewed Apr 1, 2013
Interview Details – I responded to this job opening on the internet. Giant Eagle contacted me in a manor of days. The job recruiter was very nice and took a few basic questions. I had my actual interview a week later and the interviewer for that particular store was very professional and made me feel very comfortable.
Interview Question – What would you do if your team leader asked you to do something that you didn't agree with because you thought your way was more efficient. Answer Question
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Cashier at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Huntingdon, PA Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 18, 2013
Interview Details – Pretty easy hiring process. Watch videos about the hisotry of the comapny and how they don't condone unions.
Interview Question – Not that I can think of. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Pretty good starting pay at $7.90 wich is just above minimum wage.
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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Hanover, PA – Reviewed Mar 12, 2013
Interview Details – There was only one interview involved, I was more or less hired on the spot, there were no hang ups during the interview, it was in person.
Interview Question – There was no difficult question. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation.
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Cashier at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 28, 2013
Interview Details – The questions were pretty straight-forward. She asked about extra-curricular activities, high school GPA, how well you would be able to handle difficult situations with customers. Make sure you speak loudly and keep eye contact, since this is what you will being doing as a cashier. Also smile.
Interview Question – Honestly, there were not many "difficult" questions for this postion. Answer Question
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Pharmacy Technician at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 24, 2013
Interview Details – Submit application with required certifications and interview for position with store personnel.
Interview Question – How much ambition will you bring to work? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Bring experience and a bit of high-balling to the negotiation table.
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Cashier at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Carlisle, PA Apr 2012 – Reviewed Dec 27, 2012
Interview Details – You first have to go on the website and fill out the application (it is lengthy). Then you should receive a call from the hiring manager to schedule an interview. If you don't get a call, and you really want the job, you should call in and ask. At the interview, you will be asked multiple questions about yourself, if you will be working full-time or part-time, and it usually last about 20 minutes. If the manager likes you a lot she may accept you right there and then otherwise you may receive a call in the near future.
Interview Question – How would you deal with an irate customer? View Answer
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Courtesy Clerk at Giant Food Stores
No Offer – Interviewed in Pikesville, MD Mar 2011 – Reviewed Oct 10, 2012
Interview Details – After I did an online application, I called and was asked to come in to do an interview. The interview was quick and pleasant and mainly asked If i'm in school and why this job would be good for me. I was then asked what my schedule would be and when I could come in to work and was then put on the schedule and hired.
Interview Question – There were no difficult or unexpected questions Answer Question
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Grocery Associate at Giant Food Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Langhorne, PA Jul 2012 – Reviewed Sep 26, 2012
Interview Details – Only one interview, I had to bug the hiring manager, though. It took me at least two weeks to get in touch with her and insist to have me in for an interview. Good experience once I got her attention, though.
Interview Question – The most difficult question was the "why would you be good for the job" Answer Question
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Pros: The hours were flexible and some of the people were very easy to get along with. Some people were even willing to teach you things. – Full Review `
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