Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Dollar General with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Dollar General overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Dollar General as a Retail Sales Associate according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Background check: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 8%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Dollar General (Orlando, FL) in Jul 2022
Interview
It was very easy and the interviewer was really nice and welcoming I loved how we connected quickly like if I was meant to work there, very professional also and quick
Short and simple, wanted to know my skills and interests. Asked me about my availability. Didn't take too long, probably the easiest interview I've had. Easy even for those without work experience.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Dollar General (West Point, GA) in Jun 2024
Interview
Assistant Manager or Manager comes around and talks to you about what it's like to work at the location. They will ask you several questions, and then the interview ends.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This job is mainly restocking with a little bit of cashier work, are you comfortable with that?
The interview process at Dollar General was very simple. The hiring manager asked basic questions such as background in retail, challenges experienced in previous positions and overall weaknesses. The process was not difficult at all.