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Updated May 12, 2021
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Easy Interview
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InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread
Applied online and set up an interview date through email. We sat at a table from the location I was interviewing for. Fairly informal. The interviewer read off a sheet of questions she had and we just talked.
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- Strengths and weaknesses, experience with customers/people, what you would do if a co-worker did something you did not like, etc. I think they were really just looking for communication skills and how personable you are.
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
It was a good interview. I was asked good questions and felt confident in the person that was interviewing me. I got the answers that I was looking for about the position as well.
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- My past experiences at my last job and to explain a situation that was difficult that I navigated through successfully.
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
Very laid back and easy. Talked about what I liked to do in my free time and how I would respond to rude individuals. was not threatening in the slightest
Interview Questions
- What do you do in your free time?
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
a fast interview with two different people in the store. just talking about how the store runs and what to expect while working there a a a a a a a a a a a
Interview Questions
- whats your favorite thing to bake
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
Very easy, called the next day. The environment was very welcoming. They offered you a drink. They had an issue with my hair, but other than that it was okay. Hired on the spot. It was a summer job.
Interview Questions
- What can you bring to the table ? What would you do if scenarios
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
Unprofessional attitude, the manager made me wait 25 minutes past our appointment time even though the place was very quiet. Once I finally got his attention and we began talking, he left the conversation twice, disappearing for at least five minutes each time. I'm considering it a bullet dodged.
Interview Questions
- How do you handle stress?
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Anonymous Employee in Jacksonville, NC
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread (Jacksonville, NC) in May 2021
Quick and easy interview, just be nice, don't really need experience. Flexible hours, orientation next week. Good starting pay. Very nice management m, gonna be hectic work though. Good luck
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- What was your previous experience
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
Standard interview with most of the questions as expected. My previous food service experience was helpful. The environment was quiet and the whole process didn't last much more than an hour.
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- Previous work history with relative experience
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Anonymous Employee
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
15 minutes, a nice conversational form of the interview. Basic questions, professional. You come in, typically get a cup for a drink and have an interview in the dining room. Pleasant experience, no stress.
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- How did you like your previous job
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InterviewI interviewed at Panera Bread
first, I applied online and waited for about 3 days before I got a call to come in. I came in and then preceded to the interview. which involved simple questions and was told they would call me back.
Interview Questions
- can you work in fast paces environments?
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Anonymous Employee in Kansas City, KS
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InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Kansas City, KS)
Went to the store and talked with a manager, typical interview and I got the job right away. They asked about what I did and my plans for the future and any experience I had working in a team
Interview Questions
- what I did and my plans for the future and any experience I had working in a team
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