32 Dollar General Interview Questions & Answers

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

02 Dollar General puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

03 What do you know about Dollar General? Why do you want to work for us? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

04 At Dollar General we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

05 We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Dollar General to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

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

07 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? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

08 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? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

09 At Dollar General we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

10 Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Dollar General. ~DOLLAR GENERAL

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 co-worker? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

12 In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

13 You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at Dollar General. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

14 Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Dollar General? ~EXPERIENCE

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

16 At Dollar General we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond. ~DOLLAR GENERAL

17 How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments? ~COMPETENCY

18 Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization. ~BEHAVIORAL

19 What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

20 Why is this job with Dollar General right for you at this time in your career? ~CAREER GOALS

21 What type of manager brings out the best in you? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

22 How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you? ~COMPETENCY

23 Personality fit is important to us at Dollar General. How would you describe your personality? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

24 What type of work environment do you dislike working in? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

25 We need reliable people on our team at Dollar General. How many days were you absent from work last year? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

26 Describe to me your ideal employer. ~DOLLAR GENERAL

27 How can Dollar General motivate you on the job? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

28 What are your salary expectations? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

29 How do you feel about performance incentives? ~COMPETENCY

30 What do you hope to learn from this job at Dollar General? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

31 Do you have reliable transportation? ~DOLLAR GENERAL

32 How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work? ~COMPETENCY

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