Valvoline Instant Oil Change Interview Questions
Go Back1. Valvoline prides itself on promoting from within our organization. Do you have any interest in pursuing higher levels of management should they become available?
2. We are in the process of setting up secondary interviews. What openings in your schedule do you have should we wish to schedule one?
3. Why would you like a position at Valvoline?
4. This position requires you to stand on your feet and do repetitive motions. Are there any issues we need to be made aware of that might hinder your ability to do so.
5. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, we always conduct a background check and drug screen. Is there any issues that you wish to discuss at this time?
6. In this position, you are required to wear a uniform. Is there any reason you might be hesitant to wear one.
7. At Valvoline, our technicians are required to supply their own tools. Is there any hindrance to this being a requirement for employment?
8. This position will require you to upsell certain services to our customers. Share with me your experience in sales.
9. Customer service is very important to Valvoline. What are some ways you have gone above and beyond for a customer?
10. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers provide a needed service to customers. Tell me about the kind of customer service philosophy you have.
11. Valvoline believes in supporting our local community through being socially responsible, what are some causes that you are involved in and why are they important to you.
12. We just talked about strengths, are there any areas you would like to improve in?
13. When did you begin an interest in cars and working on them?
14. Name three strengths in your personality that you feel set you apart from other candidates we are interviewing for this position.
15. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, we encourage our employees to grow in their personal development, what courses or classes might interest you?
16. Looking at your resume, I see you have some gaps in your work history. Is there a reason for this gap?
17. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers believe in diversity in the workforce. Share with me an example of when you might have had to work with someone from a different background as yourself.
18. This position requires the use of an electronic MPI. Share with me your familiarity with using these kinds of tools.
19. This position requires some experience with POS systems. Can you share with me some details about any POS systems that you might have used in the past?
20. This position at Valvoline requires you to be able to do specific tasks. Have you ever flushed a transmission or changed a set of brakes?
21. Share with me any automotive technician experience you may have.
22. Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a provider of maintenance to vehicles across the country. How Familiar are you with who we are and what we do?
23. Valvoline places a great deal of priority on providing a safe working environment. What would you do if you encountered an unsafe condition in the shop or found a teammate working in an unsafe environment?
24. Valvoline is committed to the safety of customers and employees. In our current Covid world, what are some steps you have taken to limit your exposure to the virus.
25. What are your salary expectations?
26. Valvoline Instant Oil Change offers a benefits package. What benefits are you receiving at your current employer?
27. This position requires you to take direction from a shop foreman or the manager of the Oil Change Center. Describe for me your relationship with your previous supervisor.
28. Valvoline prides itself in working in a team based environment. When was the last time you contributed to a team effort and what was your role?