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Updated May 20, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted May 20, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
The interview was pretty typical, but short. I was too young for the position, they realized, and were super polite about it. Even told me to call back after I turned 18, and they'd definitely reschedule my interview.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Mar 28, 2012
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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 Mar 2012 in Akron, OH (took 2 weeks)
Got a call from the hiring manager a week after a friend told me they saw a sign that they were hiring.I went to the interview with one of the managers(assistant?) and I wore a nice button down shirt, black slacks, and dress shoes. I probably could have went more casual, but I always want to seem as professional as possible. She asked me questions about availability and my weaknesses. Typical interview questions but nothing terrible. She then said she thought I was a good fit for register (since I had experience and didnt want to be a dishwasher), but I had to come in for a second interview a few days later with the store manager.
I came in and she seemed really nice and pleasant. I was actually not feeling well, so I was happy it was so short. Similar questions again, mostly repeat. She asked me to work at Panera, I accepted. I came back in a few hours later to do paperwork.
Panera has the worst training ever. I had to go in two days later for 2 hours of video, drive 30 minutes away for "Planet Bread" (the most useless training class ever), and I've been barely getting any hours because I have to work with certain people to train me. Their training is garbage. I've done almost 4 hours of computer work, an hour of "fake" ringing up orders, and a lot of formal stuff.
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Negotiation Details
Didn't negotiate.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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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 Jan 2010 in Shelton, CT (took a day)
I applied for the job in person before the store's grand opening in 2006. The cafe was extremely clean and the hiring manager was very friendly. The interview process consisted of the manager describing Panera Bread's way of business and also a little about what I would be doing if hired. They reviewed my work experience and application, and gave me the job. Super easy interview.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Jan 30, 2012
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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 Nov 2010 (took a day)
There is always a "now hiring" sign out front (required by management) but they are not necessarily always hiring. You go into the store and ask for an application in person and whether or not they have an open position they will accept it so if you don't get called back they probably just don't need anyone at the moment, but we were always getting new people on because of the turnover (employs a lot of high school kids). If you get a call back and are not a psychopath, you will get the job. They don't seem to care much about tattoos or piercings IF you dress nicely and appropriately (as in no jeans, polo shirt, don't look grungey) - and most importantly smile! You're being paid to be approachable and helpful and put up with hungry people.
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Negotiation Details
This was my first "official" job. There was no negotiation. Make sure you remind them when your 6-month review comes around or you will never get a raise.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Dec 19, 2011
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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 Feb 2011 in Marion, OH (took a day)
I filled out my application in the store and was told i would be called if they were interested. I received a call the next morning and went in the next week for an interview. I got the job on the spot and had to go back for orientation. The company now does the application process online so it may be harder to get to know the person through a computer application.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Dec 15, 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 Nov 2011 in Henrietta, NY (took a day)
The interview consisted of 10 questions asked by the General Manager. After the questions were answered, was given an "orientation" date and time. Orientation consisted of 1-2 hours of paperwork (W-4, I-9 and other forms).
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Dec 12, 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 Mar 2010 (took 1 week)
I went in to follow up on my application. It had been "lost" and nobody seemed to know how to access it. However I was granted an on the spot interview
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I Applied Online.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Sep 26, 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 2011 (took a day)
Sat down with one of managers and looked ove rmy applicaton. Asked me a few questions about my job experience then said I needed to attend a training course. No real announcement I got the job.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Aug 7, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2009 (took a day)
Everyone in the store was really helpful--from asking for an application (applications are on their website) to even waiting for the interview. I was early, and one of the girls behind the counter offered me a drink cup to have while I waited for the manager to come over to interview me.
The interview itself seemed pretty basic, and the manager was pretty friendly. I'm sure it also helped that I had food service experience before. But to make it with these guys, just show an eagerness to learn, be friendly and be able to pick up the new things they show you fairly quickly. Also, be ready to work hard.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Associate at Panera Bread
Posted Jul 21, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 1 week)
Well, for starters, you apply online only (stupid, long and grueling process which I later learned you're application doesn't even go through to the hiring manager if you do not achieve a 85% or higher on it). I received a phone call about 2 weeks after I submitted my application, and had my interview with the hiring manager. It was VERY SHORT, and I was certain I did not get the job even though she set up a second interview. Again, it was about 3 days later I went back in for my second interview with the store manager and again, while it was short, I was later offered the job about 2 days later.
Some of the questions asked:
Why do you want to work at Panera?
What do you think you could bring to our company?
How would you handle an unhappy customer?
How do you handle bossy people?
What are your available hours?
If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Personality Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Inappropriate?
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