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Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Feb 10, 2012
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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 Sep 2011 (took 4 days)
I had a very informal interview. I was asked a handful of questions. I lead most of the interview myself by tell my manager what I had to offer the company. She was desperate for help and wanted to hire me on the spot but couldn't due to company police.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Feb 7, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (took 1 week)
Just asked basic personality situation questions.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Personality Test.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Feb 5, 2012
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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 Apr 2010 in Coral Springs, FL (took a day)
The manager at this location of Starbucks was extremely easy going and understanding. He put me at ease the moment I sat down with him. He was extremely passionate about the company and that was something we shared. We spoke briefly about my interest in the company, and then about me personally and my work ethics/behaviors. There was no pressure in this interview, and I was offered the job on the spot at the end of the interview, which I was later told was because of my ease, and the way I portrayed myself.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 29, 2012
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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 Feb 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Clear focus on ability to collaborate and keep a cool head in a busy environment. The interview itself was standard, with questions mostly in the form of stressful scenarios and how you would handle them. I recommend that those who really want the job follow-up if not once, multiple times, as Starbucks managers are quite busy and would have a tough time matching a name to application otherwise.
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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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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 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 Feb 2011 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took 2 days)
The interview process consisted of two parts: the first, was a regular interview in which they asked why I was interested to work in starbucks, my knowledge about the company, what could I bring to the company plus some scenario questions like: how would you react if a collegue was unfear to you, how would you deal with a difficult customer, and more questions of that sort that I can't remember.
The second part, was a trial day. I worked for four hours with the team. After that, I was offered the job.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 26, 2012
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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 Jul 2011 (took a day)
Very short, casual, to the books.
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It was okay.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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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 Jun 2010 (took a day)
The interview was very straight forward. Expect 'what would you do in this situation' type of questions relating to customer service. Appear upbeat and positive. Make sure you convey that the customers' needs are most important.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 12, 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 Jun 2010 (took 2 days)
You fill out a personality survey type deal online, then the store will call you to set up an interview. The interview consists of general questions - why do you want to work here, what about Starbucks do you like, do you have prior work experience, etc.? then there are questions where you're asked to describe situations of high stress, overcoming obstacles, etc.
You may get called back for the second interview which essentially means you're hired.
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Negotiation Details
I never experienced a negotiations phase...I just got stuck with a salary.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 10, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in San Francisco, CA (took 1 week)
Applied online and received a phone call next day, phone call consisted of a brief interview, why Starbucks?, review of your online application, and scheduling a group interview the next week. Day of interview consisted of meeting 2 managers at a local Starbucks. Review of your resume, previous job experience, why choose Starbucks?, What do you define as legendary service? Any experience with difficult customers?
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jan 6, 2012
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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 Jul 2010 in Sarasota, FL (took a day)
asked questions about why i want to work there, I knew everyone there previously though and already had a shoe in the door that usually helps with starbucks.
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Negotiation Details
i didnt have to negotiate anything
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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