How to Answer: What do you know about Whole Foods?
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32. What do you know about Whole Foods?
How to Answer
As with any job interview, we recommend that you visit the Whole Foods website before arriving at your website to learn some key facts about the company. When the interviewer asks you this question, list 3-5 facts that you learned from their website. You might share that Whole Foods started as one store in Austin, TX in 1980. You might mention that a lot of Whole Foods' growth has been due to mergers and acquisitions. You might share that you like the recipes Whole Foods has on its website. Or, you might mention how many stores are in your local area.
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"I know that when John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy opened their first store in Austin in 1978, they lived in the store (which does show commitment). I know that the store also got flooded around May of 1980, and the entire community turned out to help them. In the 1990s, Whole Foods tried to introduce a grocery and toy store called Bread and Circus, but I don't think that idea went over too well. In the early 2000s, Whole Foods branched out into the Canadian and UK markets and were just recently acquired by Amazon."
Rachelle's Feedback
What a great history lesson! Your answer shows off the fact that you have put some care and attention into preparing for this interview.
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"I know that when John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy opened their first store in Austin in 1978, they lived in the store (which does show commitment). I know that the store also got flooded around May of 1980, and the entire community turned out to help them. In the 1990s, Whole Foods tried to introduce a grocery and toy store called Bread and Circus, but I don't think that idea went over too well. In the early 2000s, Whole Foods branched out into the Canadian and UK markets and were just recently acquired by Amazon."
Marcie's Feedback
This is an excellent answer that shows that you've done your research! The interviewer will definitely be impressed and know that you're sincere in your desire to work specifically for their company. Great response!