I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Goodwill (Arlington Heights, IL) in Aug 2013
Interview
They were reluctant to interview me on the basis of my extensive experience in banking and self-employment. The questions were typical of a cashier position: do I have basic math skills, do I lose my temper over irate customers, can I balance a hundred dollar bank. As a customer of goodwill prior to being employed I had a good idea of how they made their profit what I have learned after two years is the enormity of the profit margin. My question to the interviewing manager was how they decide what to sell and what to salvage. Goodwill makes a profit either way.
It was very quick and easy. It was on site and very low pressure. They made it feel very comfortable. The interview lady was very nice. I ultimately turned down the job, but I did remember the process and how pleasant it was.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To describe a time where I had to deal with difficult employee
simple, barely any questions. they didn’t ask much, first time worker and they still hired me sooo but that was 2021. It wasn’t awful but not very structured. could’ve been worse
Called me on the phone and set an in-person interview. Asked a few questions in their office, with just one manager. Interview probably lasted 30 minutes, with basic questions about my cashiering experience, why I was looking for a job, etc.
