Starbucks Interview Questions & Reviews in Seattle, WA Area
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Updated Jan 29, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Marketing Internship at Starbucks
Posted Jan 29, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Seattle, WA (took 2 days)
They have standard questions for the MBA campus recruiting, such as 1. Tell me once upon a time you successfully handle the ambiguity? 2, tell us how you repackage a adverse concept or project for better acceptance 3, tell me how you can sell the onion to the market if we are planning to acquire a onion company? 4 Why you are interested in Starbucks. 5, Could you tell us a story can demonstrate your communication skills?...... Half an hour in total, two interviewers. They are pretty nice and laid back, but limited eye contacts as they are busy with taking notes. And, they will give the very detailed interview process and position introduction in the beginning.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Brand Manager at Starbucks
Posted Jan 28, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Seattle, WA (took 3 months)
After a couple of phone interviews in which I was asked very few questions I was told I would be invited to the HQ for a F2F interview. The interviews began with "What questions do you have" and then went into details of my experience. I was given several excuses for delays and ultimately it never happened. The process from 1st interview to rejection notice lasted 3 months. In the end the position was filled by someone in house. I have spoken with another candidate who had a similar experience. Hiring manager was unprofessional in how she handled this process.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Financial Analyst at Starbucks
Posted Jan 13, 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 Jan 2012 in Seattle, WA (took 3+ weeks)
There is a focus on fitting in with the group and wanting to be there in the role that you are interviewing for. They want you to want to be there on their team.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Barista at Starbucks
Posted Nov 28, 2011
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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 Jun 2011 in Seattle, WA (took a day)
I had previously worked at this location and was interviewed by a manager that I already knew. She asked about my availability, start date, and commitment to the store. After the phone call I had an agreement that I would return to work at that location.
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Negotiation Details
I negotiated when I would start as well as holiday time off.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Senior Financial Analyst at Starbucks
Posted Nov 18, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Seattle, WA (took 5 weeks)
My resume was sumitted by a friend within the company. Was called by a recruiter. Interview questions were mostly about personality and fit within the company. The hirhing manager gave me a case analysis, but the case analysis was more about the analytical process than getting the right answers. Ultimately didn't get the job due to a candidate with more practical experience. Great culture and great organization, all the interviews were, while difficult, very "fun" and enjoyable.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
Posted Oct 29, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Seattle, WA (took a day)
Applied online for open positions. Received a call back from a Store Mgr to come in to interview, given location and time of interview. Notified that it would be panel style with another Store Mgr attending. Upon arriving, I clarified which position the interview was for, Shift Supervisor, and we proceeded. Interview process was predictable and I interviewed well and was invited back for 2nd interview. There were a few problems with choices made by management in this interview- see "why did you choose to decline the offer"
Reason for Declining
Interviewed on the sales floor within earshot of approximately 20 customers. I did not expect this from an Int'l company with unlimited resources to allow for candidate privacy.
Was denied the opportunity to meet and interview the person to whom I would be accountable/my manager. As a professional with over 7 years in retail management, I was surprised by their lack of tact.
Employees as "Partners" was the pitch, yet the two choices in addition the general lack of enthusiasm of Baristas at interview location suggested SB was not in fact tuned into employee's needs whether potential or currently on staff.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
Posted Jul 21, 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 Seattle, WA (took 3 days)
I already worked for the company, so i knew what to expect. It was easy, lots of question about Starbucks core values to see if you embody the skills they require for shift supervisor. Using correct Starbucks terminology is very important.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There really wasn't much of a negotiation process. They tell you what they expect of you and see if you comply to the terms of the agreement. From there you can tell them your personal opinion of there offer and accept or decline.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Help Desk Analyst at Starbucks
Posted Jun 28, 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 Sep 2009 in Seattle, WA (took 2 weeks)
The hiring process is interesting at Starbucks. Applicants can expect a 2 stage interview process in front of a panel and hiring managers. Applicants will be asked questions that test applicable knowledge, abstract thinking and why they want to work for Starbucks. Internal candidates will go through the same interview process. It is a practical and enjoyable experience
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Offers are usually handed down from a recruiter so there was no opportunity for negotiation.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Supply Chain Analyst at Starbucks
Posted Apr 28, 2011 — 1 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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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 2 months)
First I had a 45 minutes 1:1 interview where they asked me about my background. This was easy. Then I had a very short talk with a person from HR to talk about my work permits, time schedule etc. After that I went to headquarters to have an interview with 4 different people, 30 min each. They mainly asked about behavioral questions. I had a lunch with another person, and that was it.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Marketing Intern at Starbucks
Posted Apr 19, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Seattle, WA (took a day)
They were super nice. They called me in at one of the University of Washington location. For most of the hour, she explained the situation and asked me basic questions. It was my first job interview and it went badly. I felt like I was stumbling and I was and I believe that is why i did not receive it.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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