Harris Teeter Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I applied, went in and spoke to the co-manager, and he told me he'd call me. (I didn't think he would though because I never get called!) I got a call a week and a half later.
The interview was very laid back. It was my first interview, and it didn't feel like one; more like small talk. After I told him about myself he basically jumped right in and told me about harris teeter store policies and training, etc. I knew I got the job at that moment.
This is my first job.

Negotiation Details – Pay wasn't discussed

Interview Details – I applied but did not receive a reply for almost three weeks. They called me and asked me to come in for an interview. After the original interview (one on one with the customer service manager), I took a test on basic ethics and morals, etc. There was a drug test and a background check.

Interview Details – Applied online and then promptly walked in to the store and asked for the manager. I let her know that I applied and she said she would review it and took my name down. She later told me that me actually walking in to the store is what made her so interested in me. Called later for an interview, it was very easy. Took a drug test and was hired within a week.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Starting salary was above minimum wage

Interview Details – Applied and was called a few days later. Met with a manager and then was told to come back and watch a few videos.

Interview Details – interview went quickly and asked many questions... why do you want to work here?
tell me about yourself?, goals/school?,

Negotiation Details – there is no negotiation.. take it or leave it

Interview Details – They ask the same basic question many other companies ask.

Negotiation Details – I was simply told my start date and work hours.

Interview Details – The interview was scheduled one day after I applied over the phone. I came in, and talked with them for about 20 minutes. During that time, I met the store manager and his assistant managers, who were all wonderfully kind, if inexpert. I was seeking the job for financial security as I finished college, and I made that clear to them. When it came time to leave to start my career, they were very supportive.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation phase.

Interview Details – I had one interview with a manager and it probably lasted for less than 30 mins, very basic questions, behavioral type questions. Not challenging and this was my first interview for a job ever when I was in high school. They do require a drug test and a background check.

Interview Details – Filled out profile on www.harristeeter.com and then called into store trying to catch up with store "Hiring Manager"; got store manager on second call and he asked if he could help knowing I was asking for the Hiring Manager. I said I was interested in applying with HT and he immediately started telling me he was going to fire current employee in the Produce Dept. Thought this was a little unprofessional as he really didn't know me at all. I went through a brief bio of my work history and he asked if I could come in for an interview asap. Went in next morning for supposed interview. Wasn't really an interview just a this is a part time job, there is no future for you at HT as it takes years to advance - you have a lot of management experience I don't need anyone coming in here highlighting whats wrong with our companies policies and procedures. My reply to this was, "if you don't pay me for my advice I won't give it!" Then he asks me to sign off on a criminal background check. Call back three days later and says you passed the background check can you come in for the drug test? Showed up next day and was given a drug test; saliva mouth swab. This was in office with door open and sitting in front of open door within full view of customers in check out line. Also three different employees at different times walked in the office to talk with Store Manager during procedure. (I later called the NC Dept of Labor Wage and Hour Division as thy administer investigations on violations of drug testing - this didn't meet minimum standard of first sentence of drug testing law by employers to "respect the dignity of the prospective employe being administered the drug test". It needs to be done in privacy with no other employees walking in to BS - nor should it be done in the doorway of an office in full view of customers!

Passed drug test manager called left message about making an offer. I called back and was told you need to come in and we can do the paperwork to get started with training and do a schedule. I say, "you mentioned a job offer in the message you left that usually includes salary, position title and hours expected." Was told, "I can start you at $8.50." My reply was, "that's a little lite." He immediately says, "I can go up to $9.00 an hour." I say, "I'll consider it and call you back tomorrow morning." Next morning I call back and say, "as Harris Teeter has an extensive application process including asking what one's salary expectations are and I put down $10.00 an hour and you're at $9.00 an hour." And I then shut up to see what the store manager's reaction would be, "he said ok and hung up."

Overall, I think I understand his position as this one store is probably the single lowest performing store in the district and the only thing he can do as a manager is watch his expenses but that doesn't change how you deal with people. A manager shouldn't talk about firing a current employee with someone on the phone especially if it's the first time you've ever talked with this person and you really don't know them.

Reason for Declining – I'm worth more than this manager offered.