Assistant Store Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Safeway with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Assistant Store Manager roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 10 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 Assistant Store Manager according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 15%
Background check: 15%
Skills test: 15%
Personality test: 12%
One on one interview: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Phone interview: 10%
Presentation: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Other: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Safeway (Denver, CO) in May 2013
Interview
I went through a 3 month training that ended in an interview. The interview was completely personality based and situational. The HR Manager and Store Manager are generally present for Management interviews. Nothing unusual is asked, but go in prepared with examples of your experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you have showed integrity in a situation.
I applied online. I interviewed at Safeway (San Jose, CA) in Nov 2022
Interview
It was cordial and inviting. It covered a broad range of aspects of the role, company background, specific skillsets, team building, and working beyond the call of duty. It also covered salary, professional development and career support/progression.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Safeway in Mar 2016
Interview
Lots of situation questions. Quick interview process that lasted 30 minutes. I received a call a week later being offered a position. Interview panel was very polite and answered any questions you may have.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had to deal with a difficult employee? how did you handle it?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Safeway (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
I worked in retail management for many years but when I applied as Assistant Store Manager, I was offered a Cashier position. HAHA And the interviewer talks more than I do, there were times that she kept talking and all I have to do was listen, yeah just like telling bed stories.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The recruiter asked more than 15 questions in the span of 20mins. About your resume, how you do things, sales volume and figures, Safeway history