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      Store Manager Interview

      Dec 21, 2017
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Goodwill in Dec 2017

      Interview

      I had a 30 min phone interview and then was invited to “Talent Day”. I was told to prepare a 6 minute presentation that answered 5 questions that they emailed to me. Talent day was from 10am to 3pm. Despite being given an agenda upon arrival talent day was very disorganized and demeaning. Six applicants, myself included were subjected to humiliating games and silly tasks while 7 people from corporate “observe our behavior”. I felt like part of some dog and pony act for their entertainment. The group of observers sped through the agenda so they could finish their day early at 1. I was called the following Monday for another interview that Friday. Friday’s interview was with 4 people, three of which had been observers on talent day. I was put through another approx. 30 min interview and asked what I would do in my first 30 Days, I wanted to clarify if I was interviewing for store manager , I was asked, “did you read the job description?” And then I was told, “she is manager of this location and she is manager of the other location, would you be interested in another position if it was offered?” I was then told to answer the question as if it was for the manager position. The following Monday I was offered team leader at the location I had not applied and for very little money considering I would be leading mentally handicapped people and I do not have the training to work with mentally disabled people...I do however have experience in retail management and Store Manager was the position I had applied for and thought I was interviewing for. My time, energy, and extremely limited resources were wasted on 3 interviews for a position that did not pay me enough to pay my rent and bills. The whole process took approx. 4 weeks.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Introduce yourself, where you are from and what you thought you wanted to be when you became an adult.
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      Question 2

      Describe the work experience that best defines who you are as a person and the unique qualities that you would bring to Goodwill.
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      Question 3

      Tell us of an important life lesson you have learned that you feel is important to share with others.
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      Question 4

      What would your best friend say about you? (The good, the bad, and the ugly)
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      Question 5

      On your 80th birthday, reflecting back on your life, what will you hope to be some of your most cherished accomplishments, memories and dreams.
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      5

      Other Store Manager Interview Reviews for Goodwill

      Store Manager Interview

      Mar 6, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Goodwill in Feb 2025

      Interview

      Great, professional, organized and welcoming. The process was smooth and timely. The levels of professionalism were unmatched. I've never interviewed with a company this organized and thoughtful. I really enjoyed interviewing with them.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are your biggest strengths.
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      Store Manager Interview

      Oct 10, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Charlotte, NC
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Goodwill (Charlotte, NC) in May 2024

      Interview

      Phone interview & zoom with three people about five questions per person no more than an hour the questions were slot about Goodwill so research the company know why you applied and pay is low

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What interest you in applying for this job?
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      Store Manager Interview

      Oct 16, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Warsaw, IN
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Goodwill (Warsaw, IN)

      Interview

      Apply online for the position. Talk with managers and district managers. Train for several months at the store they need help at, then get the job offer. The job has not been officially offered to me yet. I am still in training.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Is the pay comparable to the national average?
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