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      Cashier/Barista Interview

      17 Aug 2013
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Diego, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (San Diego, CA) in Aug 2013

      Interview

      I applied online to two locations three months ago. On Saturday, I got a call for a group interview being held at one of the locations for Monday. Monday came around and there were 10 - 11 people in total, 3 being teenagers (myself included), the rest all looked like they were in their 20's. I was the only one without experience. We sat outside and took turns answering questions, then at the end, the manager said, "This is going to be awkward but I have to eliminate the people who I will not be inviting for a second interview." He let go of two people and invited 6 other people to a 1:1 interview. I was set up for the following day. Tuesday came and I went inside and told the cashier working that I had an 11 am interview. I was there 10 minutes early. She notified a different manager and gave me a cup for a drink. I sat down and waited probably 15 - 20 minutes. She finally came and she was very friendly. She asked what I did in my spare time and if I have open availability. I said yes. She wrote little notes on a sticky note that was attached to my resume. The interview was about 5 minutes. I asked her what the hiring process was, and she said she has a few more interviews that day and then on Friday, then her and the other manager will look through the candidates and give them a call back on Friday. After that, they will send them to Planet Bread for training. She said to look at the menu online to get familiar with it. I thanked her and left. Well, now it's Friday 5:40 PM and of course I have not gotten a call back.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What's your favorite word of wisdom?
      2 Answers

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