I applied online. I interviewed at Dollar General (Bowling Green, KY) in Jan 2021
Interview
4 step process, HR, District Supervisor, Regional supervisors. Each interview was different and had different challenges to over come. I recommend during research on the company before this will help you prepare
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dollar General (Bakersfield, CA)
Interview
Received a phone call to schedule a phone interview. Was brief and professional.
Scheduled a second phone interview with DC Assistant Director. Was very brief and highly professional.
Follow up email to schedule final panel interview with 5 leaders of various departments including the DC director. I wore a collared shirt and suit jacket, very nice jeans, black belt black dress shoes. The panel was a perfect mix of genders, races, and ages. They took turns asking various questions, some of them very tricky, particularly around the topic of leadership. They were clearly identifying my leadership skills and weakness. The energy was professional and intense, but during our dialogue I managed to get a couple good laughs from everyone. I always answered honestly but with strong positive spins on every question. I made sure to keep the mood professional but very personal, even sharing that I was nervous on the drive over but feeling very positive at the moment. Remember to memorize everyone's names so that upon leaving the interview you can individually shake hands and thank them by name. They held a review discussion immediately after I left. I got the job offer, negotiated and got both my desired salary and hours. Best possible outcome.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
"Tell us about a learning opportunity you have when it comes to leadership?" (tricky way of asking about weaknesses)