Advance Auto Parts Interview Questions
Go Back1. Do you have reliable transportation?
2. How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?
3. Personality fit is important to us at Advance Auto Parts. How would you describe your personality?
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?
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.
6. This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?
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?
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?
9. In our retail stores we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person?
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?
11. Advance Auto Parts has as its slogan - service is our best part. What does that mean to you and why?
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?
13. Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why?
14. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Advance Auto Parts.
15. What type of manager brings out the best in you?
16. What do you know about Advance Auto Parts? Why do you want to work for us?
17. In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills?
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.
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?
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?
21. How do you feel about performance incentives? What are some ways you might use to help you exceed monthly quotas?
22. Safety is a huge issue for us. Describe how you might handle an unsafe condition at your work?
23. Describe your relationship with your previous supervisor. How would you handle the situation if you had a disagreement with a manager?
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?
25. What are your salary expectations?
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?
27. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?
28. What is the most competitive situation you have been in. How did you handle it? What was the result?
29. Describe for me what you might do, if a fellow employee was having a bad day?
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?
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?
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?