I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Petco (Hanover, MA)
Interview
This part was great because the Grooming Salon Manager at the time was a decent person, a good manager, and had the best interest of the salon in mind.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I think I have more interviewing experience than the GM at this store. Very little was said.
The Petco interview process typically begins with an application review followed by a phone screening to discuss your experience, availability, and interest in the role. Candidates who advance are usually invited to an in-person or virtual interview with a hiring manager, where they are asked about customer service skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and their passion for pets. Depending on the position, there may be additional interviews or assessments before a final hiring decision and job offer are made.
The interview was average, very lengthy due to having to ask questions regarding safety. The interview was designed to see how you handle stress and working in a fast paced environment.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Petco (Houston, TX) in Mar 2024
Interview
All you have to do is dress appropriately, arrive on time, smile and have a positive attitude. Let the interviewer know you really want the job and you will get it.
Pet Stylist applicants have rated the interview process at Petco with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 56% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Pet Stylist roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 19 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Petco overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Petco as a Pet Stylist according to 19 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Background check: 17%
Personality test: 10%
Skills test: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Group panel interview: 2%
Other: 2%
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