I applied online. I interviewed at Safeway (Fremont, CA) in Jul 2017
Interview
very basic questions. hiring manager was really nice lady. took days to finally get on the real job. i applied online and days after I received a call to make an appointment interview. went there for personal interview, took a drug test and she asked me to come back 2 days after to confirm my work permit..... very basic questions. hiring manager was really nice lady. took days to finally get on the real job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
a costumer bought a birthday cake. what are 3 other things you could offer them to buy
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Safeway (Anacortes, WA) in Jun 2021
Interview
My interview experience was pleasant and straightforward. I was asked a few questions relating to my background in customer service. One day of paid training followed the interview and I was able to quickly begin work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time you provided excellent customer service.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Safeway (San Jose, CA) in Jun 2021
Interview
Very Short and simple, was during covid so I think they were desperate for hires. I was hired on the spot. Was very casual asked like two questions for formality sake.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had difficulty working in a group and what you did?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Safeway (San Jose, CA) in Jan 2021
Interview
Very Easy, Just asked standard questions. Seemed like just a formality because they were just looking for more workers. I have to reach the word count so I need to write more words.
Food Clerk applicants have rated the interview process at Safeway with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Food Clerk roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 31 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Safeway overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Safeway as a Food Clerk according to 31 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Drug test: 27%
Background check: 17%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 6%
Group panel interview: 4%
Presentation: 2%
Phone interview: 2%
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