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Updated Nov 26, 2023
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Interviews for Top Jobs at Dollar General
- Sales Associate (302)
- Store Manager (194)
- Cashier (128)
- Cashier/Sales Associate (103)
- Sales Associate/Cashier (82)
- Assistant Manager (66)
- Lead Sales Associate (58)
- Assistant Store Manager (49)
- District Manager (41)
- Store Manager Candidate (23)
- Key Holder (21)
- Retail Store Manager (16)
- Manager (16)
- Retail Sales Associate (12)
- Stocker/Cashier (10)
- Warehouse Associate (9)
- Customer Service Representative (9)
- ASM- Assistant Store Manager (9)
- Stocker (8)
- Store Associate (6)
- Cashier/Keyholder (6)
- Dollar General Sales Associate (6)
- Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder (6)
- General Manager (5)
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- Sales Associate/Key Holder (5)
- Warehouse Worker (5)
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- Human Resources Manager (4)
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Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Dollar General
Interview was very straightforward and simple. Manager explained all of what was expected and the work to be done. Hiring process between applying and then interview and then becoming employed was fairly simple and smooth.
- Able to get to work, reliable to show up, able to work freight and lift up to fifty pounds.

Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Dollar General
Was very quick and easy. Did not have to think too hard while answering questions. The interviewer was very nice and answered all my questions. Would recommend this to anyone.
- Do you have any experience in retail?
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Anonymous Employee in Dayton, OH
I interviewed at Dollar General (Dayton, OH)
I fill out an application then they call to set up and interview and ask me questions to see if I am right for the job. And then they will call you to see if got the job.
- what are your greatest strengths?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Dollar General
Had a phone interview and was told I would hear back from the next higher rankin manager. That never happened. If this company thinks its ok to lie to and ghost candidates, I cant begin to imagine how the deceive employees. Im glad I wasnt hired, will never apply to this company again.
- Basic questions about employment background

Anonymous Employee
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Dollar General
It was a very smooth process. I really just gave my available times and that was it. She didn’t really ask anything else, but she was easy to talk to.
- Are you available night and weekends?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at Dollar General in Nov 2023
Interview was unprofessional one manager showed up late and kept talking about how she just woke up and thought it was funny. Wanted part time for flexible hours instead was told PT is 40 hours minimum with a set time and FT is flexible hours at 40 hours a week. Managers stated I would be closing store and counting money so that they could go home early
- What hours are you available

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Harrisburg, PA
I interviewed at Dollar General (Harrisburg, PA)
It was brief and to the point. Not very difficult very casual. The questions were general and answers came easy it didn't take long not sure what else to say
- How long were you at your last job

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Goodlettsville, TN
I interviewed at Dollar General (Goodlettsville, TN)
The interview process was straight forward. It consists of three interviews. The meet and greet, which is the initial interview. Then there is the manager interview. And if the manager likes you, you get interviewed by the team
- What do you like to do in your spare time?

Anonymous Employee in Cartersville, GA
I interviewed at Dollar General (Cartersville, GA)
Met at the store and had a conversation for five minutes. In which we discussed personal matters, store goals, and how if is to work at the store. Then I had to do a long series of instructional videos after accepting the offer
- How was the walk and what do you think of the store.

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at Dollar General
Very unpleasant and unprofessional. Constant interruption and very disorganized. Manager was rude and unprepared. Store was in disarray and empty. Not a good atmosphere in any way. Manager talked down about other store managers
- How much I could work

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Detroit, MI
I interviewed at Dollar General (Detroit, MI)
The interview process was straightforward and I was interviewed only once, in person. You met with two people and it lasted around 45 minutes. The interview process was straightforward and I was interviewed only once, in person. You met with two people and it lasted around 45 minutes. The interview process was straightforward and I was interviewed only once, in person. You met with two people and it lasted around 45 minutes.
- What skills do you have to help this company
Dollar General Interviews FAQs
Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Dollar General as 58.2% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1.79 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Shipping Supervisor and Strategic Account Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Pizza Delivery Driver and Part Time Cashier roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Dollar General takes an average of 11.66 days when considering 1,467 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Part Time Cashier had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Public Relations roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Dollar General according to 1,467 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on One Interview: 24.70%
Drug Test: 17.52%
Background Check: 15.79%
Skills Test: 11.07%
Phone Interview: 9.22%
Personality Test: 7.40%
IQ Intelligence Test: 5.57%
Presentation: 5.23%
Group Panel Interview: 2.46%
Other: 1.05%
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