I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Hershey Company (Tampa, FL) in Feb 2010
Interview
I found this position posted on Craigslist - it did not provide any info regarding pay. After I applied for the position (for which I was an excellent fit with extensive related professional experience) I was instructed to complete their online application, which required me to complete payrates at my previous positions. (In my last sales position I made appr $70k/yr.) Then I wasasked via email to schedule a phone interview. I spent appr. 8 hours of my time preparing for this interview. The interview lasted appr 2 minutes. The interviewer was 10 minutes late in calling me, there was no human or rapport building on her part, went straight to questioning.
1st Q: why are you looking for a PT job?
2nd Q: this job requires carrying 40 lbs of merchandise. is that acceptable to you?
3rd Q: this job requires using a handheld computer. is that acceptable to you?
4th & final Q: this job pays $12/hr. is that acceptable to you? (I said no and the interviewer immediately ended the call).
I was shocked and surprised to learn that Hershey does not value 20 yrs of professional experience and a college degree and that they expect to pay someone with that background the same as someone w/a GED and no professional experience. I was also disheartened that they didn't share the non-negotiable pay rate up front, thereby wasting 8 hours of my time! (I would never have applied for the job in the first place had I known the payrate.) I shared this same feedback with the recruiter, but have a strong suspicion nothing will change with their process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This position pays $12/hr - is that acceptable to you?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at The Hershey Company in Aug 2016
Interview
Got an email to set up phone interview. Sent confirmation and within two days of applying for job had a phone interview which was about thirty minutes long using the STAT format. The next day I had an email for second phone interview with a territory manger. This interview lasted around twenty minutes using the same STAR technique.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had a challenge on your job and how you handled the challenge. Once again used the STAR format to answer the question.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Hershey Company
Interview
Process was Lengthy. Phone interview first and then in an person interview with 2 managers. STAR questions used. A half day out on the road with an experienced merchandiser to see what job entails and to see if you ask them the correct questions about the job. Drug screening background check. Whole process took about 1 month.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Hershey Company (Philadelphia, PA)
Interview
Phone interview with a recruiter. In person interview with hiring Sales Manager and District Sales Manager. Informal interview, very relaxed. Asked many stock type interview questions like strengths and weaknesses. Got a phone call same day after interview with an offer.