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What is the interview process like?

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Really easy. Interviewer was very friendly and asked basic behavioral questions. Called me about 2 days after with the results

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Do they let you choose what days and the number of hours to work? I'm a student and I want to know if they're flexible like that.

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If they have enough staff in depending on your situation I'm sure they might work with you

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Do you get paid weekly or bi weekly ?

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I've worked in Manhattan, NY & got paid WEEKLY, I also worked in Elizabeth, NJ & got paid BI-WEEKLY so I think it's honestly based on your location.

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Can you work on part time in star bucks

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Yes I can work part time

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How soon do benefits kick in for you and your family once you become an employee?

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Are the benefits from the health care exchange, & would you know what level of benefit they are? High/Low deductibles etc.? Thank U

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Does starbucks train new hires?

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I was trained by a very experienced Barista who in 3 months got promoted to a Supervisor so I was amazed. There's computer training and pamphlets for you to study and go over that are really helpful. They train you for each position/ have you shadow trustworthy baristas. The best part is hands on training when they throw you right in, I feel like that's always the best practice!

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Is it difficult learning/memorizing all of the different drink recipes?

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At first it might seem like a lot to remember but once you keep practicing you get the hang of it and it seems super easy! I still remember them til this day.

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What are the typical hours of a store manager?

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This is a joke. My manager barely puts in 20 hours a week, schedules are never posted, never comes in to help out. It seems to me there are no real checks and balances as far as how much the store managers actually work. It seems like a lot of pay for barely any work. Very unfair system..

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Are the interviews held inside of the store?

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Yes. My interview was actually held in the public seating area of the store which could be distracting if you aren't focused because during certain times during the interview it got really packed and almost hectic. I think this was intentional: they wanted to see if I could maintain focus in the midst of craziness while staying upbeat, positive, and delivering the appropriate answer. Well played, Starbucks, well played!

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