Category Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Safeway with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Category Analyst roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 4 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 Category Analyst according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 20%
Skills test: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Mar 2013
Interview
Situational questions and should be answered using STAR method. Felt comfortable in interview. The people were really nice. The interview went very good. It was a good experience because the questions were fair. They let you know how long it will be before you hear anything back. They take notes and write a lot but they are listening to what you are saying.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to learn something on the fly.
Tell me about a time you had to do a difficult task.
Tell me about a time when you didn't agree with someone.
Tell me about a big project you have done.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Feb 2014
Interview
Management asked for previous accomplishements. Strengths and weaknesses. How would one react to specific problems posed. They would follow up with your manager and director looking for endorsements.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you take a negative experience and turn it around in your favor?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Jun 2012
Interview
Safeway interview process is a panel interview with two to three people sometimes with HR Rep as well. They take turn asking you about 6-7 questions. Questions are situation questions.