I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shoppers Drug Mart (North York, ON) in Sep 2016
Interview
If you have a friend who is in high position there is no questions, just bring your resume. If you don't have a friend there they will ask you the same question as somewhere else.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Shoppers Drug Mart (Aurora, ON) in Nov 2020
Interview
I showed up late by accident (went to the wrong store as I applied to two and both stores had a manager by the same name) and still landed the job. They are really just looking for someone who is agreeable, and able to work. If you can write your name, and aren't an a-hole, you can work here. I had no experience in retail prior to this, but I had 5 years experience working in a very customer service focused job as a manager so that definitely helped.
If you can work till 12:00AM, and want evening shifts, a lot of stores will prioritize that over experience. Mostly because finding people to close regularly is a pain.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When can you work?
Are you able to work until midnight?
My interviewers didn't even ask me any job related questions / previous experience questions. Just asked me the above questions and then proceeded to tell me about the job.
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Shoppers Drug Mart (Mississauga, ON) in Aug 2016
Interview
Applied on line. Received a phone call from the pharmacist/owner within a week. Went in for the interview. Met the owner and went to the consultation room. She asked a bit about my back ground and was not familiar with my current position, thought I worked in head office and how would I adapt to working on the floor. She was not prepared. After being asked for references none of my references were called and I was never called back. Very unprofessional. Not impressed with the interview process here. Be prepared for the candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
First question what is my wage expectation? After that just basic expectations of the job. Then we walked the floor and I was asked what I saw right and wrong. After we walked the floor was asked for my references and that I would hear back the following week.
