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Starbucks Interview Questions & Reviews in San Jose, CA Area
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Store Manager at Starbucks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA – Reviewed May 17, 2013 New
Interview Details – Was initially required to take on in depth management assessment regarding skills and capabilities. It focused on customer service skills, coaching behaviors in random scenarios, and p&l management exercises. After passing the assessment I was contacted by the regional recruiter for the company and conducted a phone interview. Following the phone screening I was interviewed a second time in person by two district managers and then had a final interview with the area director.
Interview Question – Give me a 30-60-90 day action plan for an underperforming location and how you would gauge the effectiveness of your progress? View Answer
Negotiation Details – They asked what I was looking for and I told them my desired salary range. They called me back the next day and made an offer within the midpoint of that range. Smooth sailing. Good people that care about your success and wellbeing.
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Barista at Starbucks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA May 2013 – Reviewed May 10, 2013 New
Interview Details –
Applied online.
Received a phone call 3 days later.
Set up 1st interview 2 days later.
Set up 2nd interview 5 days later.
About a 2 week process but I finally got the job!
Interview was pretty easy but solely based on behavioral type questions. All started with the phrase "tell me about a time where...."
My advice: Even if you cannot think of a specific experience, respond back with "If I ever were in a situation like that I would..." DON'T JUST SAY "That's never happened to me" or "I can't relate to that"
Interview Question –
"What are some things you notice in a busy environment?"
"Tell me about a time where you did not have an answer or solution for a customer"
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Manager at Starbucks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Altos Hills, CA Apr 2011 – Reviewed Jan 29, 2012
Interview Details – one on one interview discussed work culture and committment
Interview Question – how would i handle a difficult employee Answer Question
Negotiation Details – very easy
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Barista at Starbucks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cupertino, CA Dec 2009 – Reviewed Aug 31, 2011
Interview Details – He asked what I liked about coffee, and why I wanted to work at Starbucks. He also asked about my past work experiences. He asked about how I handle gossip at work.
Interview Question – What is your worst characteristic? Answer Question
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Barista at Starbucks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Santa Clara, CA Jan 2009 – Reviewed Apr 14, 2011
Interview Details – The interview process is easy, they ask you questions that are easy to answer. Just smile and nod your head to everything.
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