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Safeway Interview Questions & Reviews in Portland, OR Area
Getting the Interview 6 Interviews
Interview Experience 6 Ratings
Starbucks Barista at Safeway
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Portland, OR Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 9, 2013
Interview Details –
I began the process with an online application as well as submitting my resume. In around a week I received a call to come in for an interview. While I was early for my interview, my interviewer was twenty minutes late and seemed to be under stress. Immediately upon starting the interview, she gave me a sheet with my potential job description and pay rate, which despite my extensive prior experience as a Starbucks barista was still 50 cents less than my last job as a barista. Despite having submitted my professional resume detailing my work history (and college degree), the interviewer had not read my resume and was unaware at my previous job as a barista.
I was asked basic retail questions such as "How would you handle a conflict with a colleague," or "How would you handle an upset customer?" Just two days after completion of the interview, I received a call back from the same interviewer, offering me the job.
Interview Question – Due to the nature of the job, the questions were fairly straightforward and unsurprising; however, I was caught off guard by one simple question: "If someone came to the bakery and ordered a cake, what would you suggest they also buy?" It is a simple question, but I wasn't expecting it, so I stumbled over my answer. View Answer
Negotiation Details – There wasn't negotiation; I was told what the flat rate for my position was, rather than getting the chance to explain what my salary requirements were.
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Food Clerk at Safeway
No Offer – Interviewed in Tigard, OR Jan 2013 – Reviewed Feb 2, 2013
Interview Details – The hiring process has changed since I was hired because each store does there own hiring for there individuals needs for each store.
Interview Question – The policy that you did not agree and how did you get others to have buy in on the policy. Answer Question
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Deli Clerk at Safeway
No Offer – Interviewed in Portland, OR Feb 2012 – Reviewed Mar 14, 2012
Interview Details – I was called on a Sunday at 10AM and asked if I could come in later that afternoon. I agreed and came in and we sat in the eating area of the deli at the Pearl location of Safeway. The questions were basic and she said to make them brief, even though it was almost not possible to keep them brief. She said I was over qualified and that if was hired in the deli that I would not have a chance to move up, which was okay with me this was not a career for me. I called back 2 days later to check in and she said that they chose another candidate.
Interview Question – Describe a time when you worked with a team to accomplish something? Answer Question
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Courtesy Clerk at Safeway
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beaverton, OR Jan 2010 – Reviewed Feb 6, 2012
Interview Details – Very easy interview process. Consisted of basic questions to get a knowledge of who you are and how you deal with certain situations.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work for Safeway? Answer Question
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Bookkeeper at Safeway
No Offer – Interviewed in Vancouver, WA Apr 2011 – Reviewed May 3, 2011
Interview Details – Tough Competition! Seniority of more than 19 years with Safeway trumped my 7 years combined. Safeway is famous for 'Tell me about a time when..."
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when... View Answer
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Courtesy Clerk at Safeway
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Portland, OR Jul 2008 – Reviewed Aug 20, 2010
Interview Details – First i met my employer. They asked me questioned concerning costumer service then asked if i could came back in a the nest couple days.
Interview Question – How important is customer service? Answer Question
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