Lead Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Dollar General with 1.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Sales Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 60 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 Lead Sales Associate according to 60 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Drug test: 24%
Background check: 19%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Presentation: 4%
Phone interview: 3%
Group panel interview: 1%
Other: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Dollar General (Saint Louis, MO) in Nov 2015
Interview
I spoke with the store manager who hired me the next day. She said she needed someone immediately and I could start pretty much ASAP, so I was a good choice for her. She asked me a number of basic questions about my experience, and the manager said she hated doing interviews. She also mentioned the company's low pay but I needed a job right away so I took the position anyway.
Very easy cookie cutter questions.
Training was very straightforward.
Employer talked about the company and its missions.
There were no problem solving questions or scenarios asked.
Gave me the walk around of the store and what roles were available and what they would be doing with responsibilities
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time where you resolved a difficult customers issues.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Dollar General (Elgin, IL) in Aug 2022
Interview
It was great. Good communication. I acknowledged how I would handle a return or even an irate customer. Guest service is of the most. Customer service is of the essence of a great run store. Have fun and appreciate all customers and help out with anything you can do.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dollar General (Orchard Park, NY) in Aug 2022
Interview
I was asked about available hours that I could work and if had any experience working at Dollar General. Since I had been working at DG for a year and half and was a good employee seeking more from the job, it was a very simple interview.