Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Safeway with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Manager roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Safeway overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Safeway as a Manager according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 19%
Phone interview: 15%
Background check: 15%
Group panel interview: 15%
Drug test: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Other: 4%
Personality test: 4%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Kent, WA) in Apr 2023
Interview
More behavioral questions. Analytical and judgemental skills. Interview was easy and anyone can handle. More on why do you want to work in a grocery store. Time management skills. Behavioral and role specific questions
The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Seattle, WA) in Jun 2024
Interview
Straightforward from the information provided online phone screening and in person. They are looking for management style. Past experience managing was a must as they want to make sure the candidates are already familiar having direct reports.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about previous situations where I had managed personnel.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Safeway (Wailua, Kauai, HI)
Interview
Fairly simple and straightforward. Fast response and great feedback. Facility is nice and work environment seems peaceful. I would recommend working here. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to accept due to timing, but would have happily accepted.