I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Fred Meyer (Vancouver, WA) in Aug 2012
Interview
Applied online and they called within the week I applied. I felt the interviews were very straightforward. First interview was with the HR director (a basic "do you not have piercings coming out of every part of your body" inspection) and then an interview with the department's on-duty manager.
A week after the second interview, I was called saying I got the job. I came in and did the drug test the next day. Drug test cost money (mouth swab), so you definitely have the job if they are testing you. Just know that the drug test may come on a later day, not necessarily at the second interview, contrarily to some other comments on here. The store I interviewed at was taking in a lot of applicants, so lots of weeding out needed to be done.
Make sure to ask how long it should be until you expect a response from them.
It was around a week before I was called back in for the second interview. Two to three weeks after that before I started working.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is an acceptable amount of days to miss [due to: family emergency, etc.]?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fred Meyer (Portland, OR) in Sept 2023
Interview
It was easy overall, they will ask you some questions about a story and how to help someone and resolve the situation.
At the end of the interview, you could get hired right away or wait the long process.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Fred Meyer (Salem, OR) in Aug 2023
Interview
It's a situational interview and a bit about yourself questions. there were open interviews on Tuesday. the hiring manager was incredibly nice and was respectful. The hiring manager explained that there's a 2 interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what would you do if a customer dropped a carton of eggs?
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Fred Meyer (Anchorage, AK)
Interview
Stocking shelves and building displays for featured items. Returning purchasable items to shelves and displays. Assisting customers at check out with bagging, carrying and loading purchased items. Returning shopping carts and other equipment to designated location. Cleaning spills and restrooms.
