Key Holder applicants have rated the interview process at Dollar General with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Key Holder roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 27 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 Key Holder according to 27 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 24%
One on one interview: 19%
Skills test: 16%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Phone interview: 4%
Group panel interview: 1%
Personality test: 1%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Dollar General (Loranger, LA) in Jan 2017
Interview
The general manager introduced himself and described the position I was applying for. He asked a little history of my previous employments, and my skill sets in a position pertaining to the job I was interviewing for. He then asked a few questions concerning my reactions and decisions while working at previous jobs during different situations. Verified my availability and means of transportation. Offered me the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time you had to lead a team during a function?
Asked about retail and customer service experience. Were very concerned about availability and flexibility. Easy questions by the store manager. We were interrupted a couple of times by current employees needing help on the floor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about availability, flexibility, and ability to fill in for call offs.
They asked the brain questions- why do you want to work here, tell me about yourself, what's your schedule, what's your work history. It was a basic and easy interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Dollar General (Statesboro, GA) in Dec 2024
Interview
The interview was rushed, but went very well. He was in a frenzy. A new manager who just took over a job and was hiring all new people forwny positions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my leadership skills and experience