Store Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Dollar General with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Store Manager roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 204 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 Store Manager according to 204 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 18%
Phone interview: 16%
Drug test: 16%
Skills test: 14%
Background check: 13%
Personality test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Presentation: 4%
Group panel interview: 2%
Other: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Dollar General (Little Rock, AR) in Jun 2011
Interview
Very easy questions we sat down at one of the district manager stores. We talk casually about the job then he asked me questions. When he finished we walked around the store talking about how to fix it
laid back, wants to know about your previous experience and how to handle rude customers. How can you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. The manager was mostly concerned about availability
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with rude customers
Focused on Leadership. What goals you have. What makes you a great fit for this position. Stay focused. Be professional. Tell me a time you went above and beyond for a customer......
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dollar General in May 2025
Interview
In process Interview. Might be online or in person. who to handle a good interview process. as well as think how can you improve the process. Feedback is very important to give an advise.