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Updated Apr 26, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Store Manager at Goodwill
Posted May 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took 1 week)
Interview is basis with questions that you could find online. They ask about your experiences and then attempt to scare you away by showing you all the flaws that they have.
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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.
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Sales Associate Production at Goodwill
Posted May 12, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in South Elgin, IL (took a day)
I was asked to come in for a 1:1 interview to discuss job responsibilities, hours, ect
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N/A
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Case Worker at Goodwill
Posted Mar 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took a day)
I went into the interview prepared by having researched the company and developed an understanding of its mission statement. Most of the interview was spent answer the standard interview questions (i.e. strengths/weaknesses, why you're good for the job, what you feel you can contribute to the job, etc). Then the majority of the time was spent with my interviewer telling me about Goodwill, what they do, and what the long-term goals for the company were. My interview was very easy.
The people were very friendly. The office was business casual, so I would recommend that no matter what position you are applying for (i.e. case worker, cashier, donation attendant, etc) that you at least dress to the business casual level, although one step up might be even more appreciated.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Assistant to Vocational Work Force Development Manager at Goodwill
Posted Mar 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 (took 2 days)
Sent my resume
Received a call and had a brief interview
Went a week later for a one on one with Dept. Manager
Discussed expectations and experience
Job was offered at the end of interview
I declined at first needed time to decide if starting out with a poor hourly wage would be worth the expense of the travel time.
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Uncomfortable. The company is a non-for-profit, little budget. But getting paid at least a comparable wage was rejected by the board. I felt there was only one way to get better pay: work and prove I deserved it.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Assistant Manager at Goodwill
Posted Mar 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 (took 4+ weeks)
original interview was with store manager and the manager from a second local store which went very well. Was called back for a second interview with the regional manager, who alluded to me having the job when she said she would be in contact in a few days to get new-hire info from me. Didn't hear anything, so called the 7th day after 2nd interview and was told they were still deciding. Called again the following week and was told they didn't know what they wanted to do. At three weeks after 2nd interview, received call from store manager saying they had decided to hire within.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Goodwill
Posted Feb 11, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Sacramento, CA (took 2 days)
First they call you and set up a one on one. You will be interviewed by two regional managers to asses you work history, personality, and management style. They will ask questions about what you would do with the current store being interviewed in, and wait for you to ask them questions about the job and the company.
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coming in as a manager in training all pay is at a set pay
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Presentation and a 1:1 Interview.
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Job Developer at Goodwill
Posted Dec 30, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
I went through four individual interviews, one which was webcam based. I also wrote a sample report paper to be considered, due to the high amount of report writing and paperwork in this position. All interviewers were looking for a number of aspects to see if I would be a good fit - which includes fitting in with employers, disabled clients, and the office environment. It was a bit difficult at times, but very much worth it to have such a rewarding (although very challenging at times) job with a non-profit agency who cares about their employees and the clients they serve. If I had it to do all over again, I would not think twice about putting in the time and effort to go through it all again.
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Being a non-profit, wage is based more on education and experience level. I was happy with my offer, coming with the understanding that I work more for the satisfaction than the money, although it does pay my bills. The benefits are very nice as well.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check and a 1:1 Interview.
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Engineering at Goodwill
Posted Dec 25, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 (took a day)
It was misleading.
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There was none
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Processor at Goodwill
Posted Oct 6, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Tullahoma, TN (took a day)
The easiest interview i have ever done. all questions very straightforward. The interviewer was very laid back, and even jocked around about his baldness. It took less than 30 minutes. oh and the day they called they wanted me to come in within 2 hours. They will ask the question " What else do you know about our company besides our retail store" so make sure you read up on the HELP program and the others that they offer. They do random drug checks and background checks.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Entry Level at Goodwill
Posted Sep 21, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took 2 days)
Got a call a few weeks after filling out the application online. It took 40 minutes on hold to get ahold of someone pretty much 2 minutes after they left a voice mail. They did a quick phone interview.... weakness, strengths... Had an interview there 2 days later. It was really quick and very basic questions. They told me I was hired there and went to get a drug test. Orientation took forever but people seem nice. Not much training.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Drug Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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