Sales Associate/Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at Smart & Final with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate/Cashier roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Smart & Final overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Smart & Final as a Sales Associate/Cashier according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 25%
Drug test: 25%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Personality test: 8%
Group panel interview: 8%
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I applied in-person. I interviewed at Smart & Final (San Diego, CA) in Jul 2014
Interview
general questions, nothing challenging. The interview was in the breakroom. small place and you could hear people outside. Manager at the time was very friendly. I turned in a resume which i think is why they hired me right away.
I applied online. I interviewed at Smart & Final (Torrance, CA) in Jun 2023
Interview
Got an interview a week after submitted my application. Interview was about 10mins. Was told, I would get a call back within a few days but got a callback an hour later!
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Tell me about yourself Any other situations that would be a priority
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Smart & Final (Los Angeles, CA) in Sep 2022
Interview
Love the interview process the manager was kind and sweet can’t wait to start work
I also met me co workers who are so helpful and they are all willing to help me get started.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Smart & Final (Bakersfield, CA) in Sep 2022
Interview
I recently interviewed at Smart & Final and wanted to share my experience. The process was super straightforward and easy. They only asked a few basic questions, mainly just “When can you work?” which shows that they’re more focused on availability than anything else.
What stood out to me the most was how flexible they are with scheduling. Whether you're looking for part-time or something more consistent, they seem very willing to work around your availability, which is great if you're a student or have other commitments.
Overall, I’d say it was one of the easiest interviews I’ve had. Definitely not stressful, and it seems like they’re just looking for reliable people who are ready to show up and work.