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CVS Pharmacy Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a CVS Pharmacy job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

The managers at CVS Pharmacy will be focused on nurturing a positive work environment and a strong team, so they'll offer you feedback on your work and recognition of your accomplishments. Share with the interviewer how you would like credit for your hard work. Perhaps you are the type who enjoys gifts or financial perks. Or on the other hand, you may like to receive public recognition, kind words, or a promotion. You can also include examples of how managers or team leaders have recognized your accomplishments in the past.

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35 CVS Pharmacy Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our CVS Pharmacy interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

  • Adaptability

    2. What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

  • Career Goals

    3. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • Communication

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

  • Compatibility

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

  • Compatibility

    6. Personality fit is important to us. How would you describe your personality?

  • Compatibility

    7. Tell me three qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position.

  • Compatibility

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

  • Competency

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

  • Conflict

    10. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

  • Conflict

    11. Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a coworker?

  • Creative Thinking

    12. In our retail stores, we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of making an attractive retail display?

  • Customer Service

    13. CVS puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?

  • Customer Service

    14. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

  • Diligence

    15. What do you know about CVS? Why do you want to work for us?

  • Direct

    16. Do you have reliable transportation?

  • Direct

    17. Describe to me your ideal employer.

  • Discovery

    18. Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for us?

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

    20. Why is this job with CVS right for you at this time in your career?

  • Discovery

    21. We need reliable people on our team. How many days were you absent from work last year?

  • Discovery

    22. What weakness have you recently turned into a strength?

  • Discovery

    23. What do you hope to learn from this job at CVS?

  • Experience

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

  • Job Satisfaction

    25. How do you feel about performance incentives?

  • Leadership

    26. At CVS, we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

  • Management

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

  • Management

    28. How can we motivate you on the job?

  • Operational

    29. What is your biggest pet peeve in the workplace?

  • Operational

    30. This position requires you to wear a uniform to work. Have you worn a uniform in the workplace before? How do you feel about this?

  • Organizational

    31. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

  • Organizational

    32. Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

  • Role-Specific

    33. In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your coworker did not show up for their shift?

  • Salary

    34. What are your salary expectations?

  • Tough

    35. We have a strong employee honesty program in place at CVS to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered a coworker stealing product or money?