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Updated Feb 26, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Feb 26, 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 Jul 2010 in Evanston, IL (took a day)
We discussed relevant work experience - such as my prior experience with a licensed Starbucks store.
The manager asked the best way to interact with customers in order to deliver "world-class Starbucks experience" and the pros and cons of the job
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Starbucks
Posted Jan 18, 2012 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Sep 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 1 week)
one you complete the phone, then you wait for a call for a meet and greet, then after that you are scheduled based on performance,before the actual panel interview with two district managers
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Store Manager at Starbucks
Posted Oct 13, 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 Apr 2009 in Chicago, IL (took 4 days)
phone screen was first, then phone interview, then panel interview. After that you submit your paper work for background check.
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Negotiation Details
there wasnt one
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Jun 10, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Chicago, IL (took 1 week)
First the manager asked me to confirm that my availability to work (hours, days, etc.) was the same as what i initially stated in the online application. By the way, the online application takes a long time to fill out. It includes a personality test and you cannot go back a page to change an answer. In the actual 1:1 interview, I was asked to describe a difficult situation in the past and how I deal with it. After one store manager interviews you, if they like you, you have to interview with another nearby store manager to see if he/she also agrees you would be a good hire.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Apr 16, 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 Apr 2011 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
Interview wasn't really hard. They had typical questions for me. I got to talk to 2 recruiters, one after another. They called me back same day and offered a position
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Assistant Manager at Starbucks
Posted Nov 2, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Chicago, IL (took 2 days)
I received an invitation from an HR manager for a phone interview days after applying online. The phone interview lasted approximately 30 min, and focused on a lot of "tell me a time when..." questions. At the end of the interview, we scheduled a meeting for a second interview with some current district managers, which took place about a week later, at an area Starbucks. When I arrived, I was greeted by three very friendly district managers, two of whom then interviewed me, after we had a 'cupping' session (tasting coffee). It was a really nice beginning. Again, most of the questions were 'tell me a time when...' mostly around customer service. It was pretty short, only about a half hour or so. The interviewers were very warm and friendly.
I got a phone call the next day from the first person who did the phone interview, saying that they had decided to go another route. When I asked what sort of qualifications they were looking for that I was not able to offer, I was told that they do not give coaching and development to candidates, which stung a bit, as I was not looking for coaching, but for a simple 30 second answer. Oh well. I'm telling myself it has mostly to do with the fact that I have a different career and that it was obvious that this was not a job I actually wanted. Wish I could tell you what the problem was, though -- it might make this review more helpful!
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Oct 6, 2010
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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 Oct 2010 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
This was the easiest interview process ever! Although it did have its downsides. I applied online for Barista position at Starbucks, the downtown location in Macy's. I received an email six days later with instructions for setting up an interview through their website, and I chose a slot for the following day. Thanks to the delayed subway train I was a few minutes late, and it didnt help my mood when I walked into a room full of people when I was expecting a one-on-one interview. Apparently it was a group interview for many different positions within Macy's. After introducing ourselves and filling out a little paperwork, different department managers came into the room, called names and had one-on-one interviews with everyone in the back of the room. You could hear everyone getting interviewed, which unnerved the hell out of me. Finally a lady walked in and called my name, and we sat at a back booth. I was so glad to have gotten her, she was friendly and easygoing, and only asked me 3 questions, "What is your favorite food and how would you sell it to someone who's never had it", "Tell me a time when you had to help an angry customer", and "Explain a situation where you took a leadership role", all of which I gave great answers to. She said she really liked me and that someone else from the department would come in a few minutes to speak to me as well. Feeling pretty good, I sat back in the waiting area, but after ten minutes no one else came for me, and some of the others were being called outside. Then the HR managers came back and told us, for those of you who are left, you've been offered jobs! I couldn't believe it, such a quick and virtually painless process except for the waiting. We did a little more paperwork and are expected back next week for orientation! :)
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Assistant Manager at Starbucks
Posted Jun 29, 2010
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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 in Chicago, IL (took a day)
Basic SARI questions(situation, action, resolution, interesting information), they just wanted to make sure that you will always put the customer and company before anything else! You need to have an updated resume and cover letter, along with a coffee tasting and PDP if you are moving up in the company ans not an outside hire. Treat it like a conversation, not an interview!
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Negotiation Details
NO NEGOTIATION!! If you don't accept what they offer, then you don't get the position, at least that is what I
ve been told about inside hires, I think you have wiggle room if you're an outside hire.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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District Manager at Starbucks
Posted Dec 14, 2009 — 3 of 3 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2007 in Chicago, IL (took 3 months)
The interview process was quite long. I started interviewing in December and completed my final interview in March. I completed a phone screening with a recruiter, phone interview with the hiring manager, phone interview with the hiring manager's boss, another phone interview with the hiring manager, in person panel interview with 10 people, then I received an offer 1 week later.
All of the interview questions are behavioral interview style. For an example...Tell me about a time when you had to implement a new procedure or product and received resistance from your team. What happened and how did you overcome the obstacles?
I would recommend that you remain confident during your interview process and focus on your passion for helping people become successful and succession planning. I would also recommend you focus on being customer focused and have examples.
The Starbucks culture is laid back, people oriented, and all about being in the moment and ensuring that you and your entire team is successful. Cozy, yet warm culture.
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Negotiation Details
You are definitely able to negotiate your salary package.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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