1. This position requires you to lift boxes up to 50 pounds. Are you physically capable of this task?
2. Our stores are open nearly 24/7. Are you able to accommodate early start times, late start times, split shifts, weekends, overtime hours, and holidays?
3. What do you know about Safeway?
4. We are in a very competitive market. Why do you want to work for Safeway?
5. In this role with Safeway there are a few levels of management. Tell me about your ability to accept guidance and feedback from multiple managers.
6. At Safeway our success is greatly based on the engagement level of our employees. Do you consider yourself a reliable employee?
7. At Safeway we are set apart from our competitors by our incredible customer service. What is your customer service philosophy?
8. What type of career growth do you feel we can offer you here at Safeway?
9. If you could choose to work in any department at Safeway, which would you choose?
10. At Safeway we take our theft prevention programs very seriously. Have you ever caught a coworker stealing? What did you do?
11. Are you looking for a long term employment opportunity?
12. Do you have experience in handling monetary transactions?
13. At Safeway we like to train and promote our employees as often as possible. Where would you want to see your career with Safeway take you?
14. How do you handle dissatisfied customers?
15. Do you have any experience in up-selling?
16. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
17. Describe an ongoing problem at your current or former employer that you were able to overcome.
18. Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?
19. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
20. We have very busy and productive work days at Safeway. How do you handle a larger than average workload?
21. Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.
22. What is the worst thing a previous manager could say about you?
23. Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.
24. What work situations excite and motivate you?
25. When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?
26. How do you deal with stressful situations?
27. What questions do you have for me, about Safeway?
28. Do you have reliable transportation?
29. What are you looking for in a job?
30. What is your current salary?
31. Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?
32. How do you motivate your fellow team members?