We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught a co-worker stealing?
Some businesses have trouble with employee theft, and they need to make sure that they are hiring someone who is honest and trustworthy. Talk to the interviewer about the steps you would take if you caught a co-worker stealing at In-N-Out Burgers.
"I am sure that you have an internal policy for employee theft so I can assure you that I would follow the required steps to report the theft. I am a trustworthy person with a strong track record of honesty with my previous employers."
"If I caught an employee stealing, I would report the incident immediately. As a previous manager, I understand the value of employee honesty."
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Anonymous Answer
I would first make sure that this co-worker really was stealing, and then I would talk with them in person, and encourage them to turn themselves in. If they didn't, I would report them to my supervisor.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent! This sounds like a great plan of action. Make sure to emphasize how offended you would be (ethically) to discover someone stealing. See below for another way you could say this:
I pride myself on being someone who is law-abiding and full of integrity. If I thought that one of my coworkers was stealing, I would first observe and gather information to confirm my hunch before moving forward so I don't falsely accuse someone by accident. Once I was 100% sure they were in fact stealing, I would privately talk to them about it. I would try to come across as nonjudgmental, and I would encourage them to turn themselves in and change their ways. If they opted not to do this, I would report them to my supervisor. While I strive to always support my coworkers and remain on friendly terms, I would never be accepting or approving of theft.
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