Lead Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Dollar General with 1.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Sales Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 60 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 Lead Sales Associate according to 60 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Drug test: 24%
Background check: 19%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Presentation: 4%
Phone interview: 3%
Group panel interview: 1%
Other: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Dollar General (Carriere, MS) in Jul 2019
Interview
One on one with the store manager. Quick basic questions about experience and availability. Manager made me feel very comfortable and didn't ask those "tell me about yourself" questions. Manager also was quick and informative with any questions I had.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of experience do you have to hold this position? What is your availability? Can you pass a background check?
Very easy cookie cutter questions.
Training was very straightforward.
Employer talked about the company and its missions.
There were no problem solving questions or scenarios asked.
Gave me the walk around of the store and what roles were available and what they would be doing with responsibilities
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time where you resolved a difficult customers issues.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Dollar General (Elgin, IL) in Aug 2022
Interview
It was great. Good communication. I acknowledged how I would handle a return or even an irate customer. Guest service is of the most. Customer service is of the essence of a great run store. Have fun and appreciate all customers and help out with anything you can do.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dollar General (Orchard Park, NY) in Aug 2022
Interview
I was asked about available hours that I could work and if had any experience working at Dollar General. Since I had been working at DG for a year and half and was a good employee seeking more from the job, it was a very simple interview.