I applied online. I interviewed at Tim Hortons (Singapore) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview was exceptionally direct and to the point. The interviewer asked very concise questions, expecting brief answers, which made the whole process very quick and efficient. It was a very streamlined interview, characterized by its brevity and focus; the interviewer maintained a rapid pace, seeking only the most essential information with minimal discussion. The interview process was surprisingly swift and direct; questions were posed succinctly, demanding immediate, concise responses, resulting in a notably brief encounter.
Okay but difficult for a person like me since i dont have very much knowledge about being a barista so i dont know anything about mixing and bartending and stuff
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Tim Hortons (Calgary, AB)
Interview
The interview went smooth, questions not difficult. Asked about my previous experience and education. If I'm a team player, and what type of work do I prefer. Most of the questions were light, not work focused.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have any experience working in a stressful environment?
I walked into the store and asked to see the manager. Introduced myself, told my availability, that I am a quick learner and a people person. I got the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When are you available during the week and weekends?
Barista applicants have rated the interview process at Tim Hortons with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Barista roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tim Hortons overall takes an average of 6 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tim Hortons as a Barista according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 43%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
Background check: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 14%
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