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Advance Auto Parts Mock Interview

To help you prepare for an Advance Auto Parts job interview, here are 32 interview questions and answer examples.

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Do you have reliable transportation?

Even if you're not expected to drive for the job, you will need to have some form of reliable transportation. The interviewer must know if there is anything that might prevent you from getting to work for your scheduled shift. Affirm that you will not have any issues getting to work consistently and on time.

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32 Advance Auto Parts Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Common

    1. Do you have reliable transportation?

  • Communication

    2. How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

  • Compatibility

    3. Personality fit is important to us at Advance Auto Parts. How would you describe your personality?

  • Compatibility

    4. Advance Auto Parts will require you to be physically fit enough to unload a delivery truck each morning. Is there any medical condition or physical limitation that we should be made aware of?

  • Compatibility

    5. This position requires you to wear a uniform to work. Tell me about the uniform you wear in your present position and any issues you might have with this requirement.

  • Compatibility

    6. This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

  • Competency

    7. Advance Auto Parts works with many commercial operations to supply aftermarket parts. These orders are generally taken over the phone. How are your phone skills?

  • Competency

    8. At Advance Auto Parts, you will required to be able to look up parts on the computer quickly. What exposure do you have with using a computer?

  • Creative Thinking

    9. In our retail stores we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person?

  • Customer Service

    10. Advance Auto Parts puts customer service first. in fact, one of our company core values is a passion for customers...a passion for yes! How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?

  • Customer Service

    11. Advance Auto Parts has as its slogan - service is our best part. What does that mean to you and why?

  • Discovery

    12. At Advance Auto, we pride ourselves in being socially responsible. For example, we work with law enforcement officers to help fix up people's cars, rather than issue tickets. What kinds of social causes are you a part of and why?

  • Discovery

    13. Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why?

  • Discovery

    14. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Advance Auto Parts.

  • Discovery

    15. What type of manager brings out the best in you?

  • Discovery

    16. What do you know about Advance Auto Parts? Why do you want to work for us?

  • Education

    17. In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills?

  • Leadership

    18. At Advance, we welcome the constructive feedback from our front line employees. Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

  • Management

    19. In a retail environment, inventory management is a crucial aspect of this position. What inventory managements systems have you used in your past positions?

  • Management

    20. At Advance Auto Parts we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

  • Performance Based

    21. How do you feel about performance incentives? What are some ways you might use to help you exceed monthly quotas?

  • Problem Solving

    22. Safety is a huge issue for us. Describe how you might handle an unsafe condition at your work?

  • Problem Solving

    23. Describe your relationship with your previous supervisor. How would you handle the situation if you had a disagreement with a manager?

  • Problem Solving

    24. At Advance Auto Parts we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

  • Salary

    25. What are your salary expectations?

  • Stress

    26. Working in a retail environment can be stressful at times, with guests interrupting our day. How do you feel about having your day interrupted?

  • Stress

    27. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

  • Teamwork

    28. What is the most competitive situation you have been in. How did you handle it? What was the result?

  • Teamwork

    29. Describe for me what you might do, if a fellow employee was having a bad day?

  • Trust

    30. Part of your responsibility at Advance Auto Parts is to provide delivery to commercial clients. Are there any issues that might prevent you from driving a motor vehicle?

  • Trust

    31. You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at Advance Auto Parts. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

  • Trust

    32. We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Advance Auto Parts to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?