I applied in-person. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Dollar General in May 2011
Interview
Applied on line, was given assessment test on line within a few days, interview set up a few days later. The whole process was very fast. The interview was done by a very enthusiasic person who obviously loves his job and the company, The assessment test is timed, so be prepared to take it without any interuptions. For the math part, of course, no calculators are allowed, but I would have been lost without a scratchpad! The test is also fairly long, so be prepared to set a time to take it when you know you won't have ANY distractions.
I interviewed at Dollar General (Goodlettsville, TN)
Interview
The people I spoke to were wonderful and the process was quick. I got a great feel for the culture upfront. There are a LOT of interviews you have to go through that ask similar questions.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dollar General (Nashville, TN) in Oct 2019
Interview
After a recruiter screen and a phone interview, I was asked to provide 3 days I'd be available for an on-site interview. I was then asked to come in on a day I said I would be unavailable... for a 5-6 hour interview. I had to take a day off work to accommodate this request.
I was seated in a conference room and given a boxed lunch while different people came in and out of the room to ask questions.
I was told I'd be notified either way in 1.5 weeks. After not hearing back for 2 weeks, I reached out to learn that they went with other candidates.
I think it speaks volumes of a company to ask someone for an interview that long on a day they said they'd be unavailable and to not even get back to them. It felt pretty disrespectful and I'm glad I won't be working here.
Was given an overview of what the interview process would be like over the phone, and the DM was very friendly. I enjoyed the interview process, but I also found out that the location I thought I was applying for didn't actually have a position available - all positions are listed as open online, and then they just fill you in as they have a need. I also found out that I would have to travel quite a bite in order to train for the position.
