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 61.9% 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%
Phone interview: 2%
Presentation: 2%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Safeway (Wilsonville, OR)
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They asked me about my experience and about customer service. They sat me down for questions and I was offered the position in the spot. The interviewers were friendly and asked the typical what are your strengths and weakness questions. I would expect anyone going for a job at Safeway to get it because they always need positions filled
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What was a difficult situation you faced and how did you overcome it?
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Safeway (Anacortes, WA) in Jun 2021
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.