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Updated Dec 7, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Jacksonville, FL (took 1 week)

The General Manager was very informative and to the point, discussed what was expected of you and he was passionate about his position after being employeed there for 7 years! Had a phone interview and then went to the store location for a personal interview, received a phone call as promised the day after the interview.

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They are looking for long term employees, use words such as "invest" as in "I am willing to invest my time at a lower starting salary for 90 days to fast track into a management position"

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

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2 days)

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was all done professionally and the communication was fast and clear.

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Describe 3 things that your previous employers would tell us about working with you

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Negotiation Details

I let them know what I was looking for and they let me know what they were offering. Nothing was done outside of a comfort level that worked for everyone.

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2011 in Fairfield, CA (took 2 weeks)

Initially I applied on line, where I was directed to there website to upload my resume and answer a few questions. I noticed another Job in the area and went back to apply for that area and this time I was instructed to take a timed test and a Personality test on line.

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If 1 gallon of paint covers 400 sf how many gallons will it take to cover 2200 sf

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how important in a business setting are employee's feelings

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 in Baltimore, MD (took 1 week)

First a phone interview, few days later a face to face interview. Then a few days later a job offer was given by phone. They are looking for high energy.