How do you expect to make a difference at Walgreens?

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The interviewer wants to hear that you are looking forward to working at Walgreens and have thought about how you can make a positive impact while working there. Think about what kind of impact you could make. As they state on their careers page, "We are boldly committed to creating a better world through health and wellness."

Possible things that might come to mind are:

- Creating a favorable environment for customers by smiling, asking them how their day is going, and providing them with excellent service
- Building business relationships with your coworkers so everyone looks forward to coming to work each day
- By being the place where people come for medicine, snacks, cosmetics, and pictures

Share whatever comes to mind that you are passionate about!

Focus on describing unique qualities and traits you will bring to Walgreens if hired. You can tell the interviewer about your excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, and willingness to help customers and coworkers. Let the interviewer know how you can benefit their company if hired.

Companies want to understand what benefits employees would bring to the company if hired. You want to avoid being humble when answering this question. Now is the time to sell yourself and let the interviewer know why they should hire you for the position.

"I would try to make a difference at Walgreens by being my best self. I have a positive attitude and am frequently told by those I work with that I am a bright spot in their day. I try to make the world a better place by being the best version of me that I can be, and that's what I would bring to Walgreens."

"I expect to make a difference at Walgreens by bringing my ten years of exceptional customer service skills to your company and providing the service you expect from your team members. I always come to work with a smile and a positive attitude, which rubs off on those around me."