i came in asked for an application. then i called back and got an interview then i came in for the interview and talked to the assistant manager. we talked about the normal stuff and she asked me why panera i told her because it was clean. then i had another interview with the manager. i got the job

Interview Questions

why do you want to work here

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why do you think youd be good

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2012 (took 2 weeks)

Filled an online application, about 10 days later got a phone call for interview, did the interview ,told i would get a call to set up a second interview, waited about 5 days, then they called me back and gave me a date for a second interview went in did the interview with another shift lead, told i would receive a call, still haven't received one. So the whole process took about one month.I think i wasted my time,hoping to get the job. The whole interview process is overrated, especially if you are applying for an entry level position. They really want you to work long term.

Interview Questions

Why do you want to work at Panera Bread?

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What would you do,when it's very busy at the cafe?

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Describe a day when you had a good (or bad) day at work.

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What did you like about your previous jobs?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 1 week)

It took kind of a long time for them to call me back, but when I went in for the first interview, I was asked a series of questions about what I would do in certain situations, and what I liked and disliked about my old jobs. I was then called back for a second interview of the same sort and then offered the job, which I accepted.

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Describe your most difficult customer encounter and how you handled it.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2010 (took 2 weeks)

everyone was very nice. they did very well to sell the company. they were very misleading about the work hours you actually work.

Interview Questions

what would you do to improve communitie ties as an employee

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Negotiation Details

that was ok. i think the give you an offer based on how well you interviwed

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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

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.

Interview Questions

What could you do for Panera Bread?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

1.0

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Received and Accepted Offer

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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Why do you want to work here?

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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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Inappropriate?

3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 1 week)

The interviewer told me I'd had the best answers she'd heard all day. Yet, I got no phone call.

Interview Questions

Why do you want to work at Panera Bread?

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

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.

Interview Questions

Why did i wish to work at the company?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

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Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2 days)

I applied online at Panera Bread.com not even thinking they would call me cause I didn't know if they were hiring or not. 2 days later a manager called to set up an appointment with me. Went in for the interview and he didn't even ask questions. Just asked my availability and how much did I want to get paid. The next day they called and offered me a job. I accepted.

Interview Questions

Why Panera

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Availability

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Helpful Interview?

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

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).