Bartell Drug Pharmacist Interview Questions
& Process

The interview took place at Bartell Drugs HQ in West Seattle. Parking was available at the front and a larger lot was in the back. The building was easy to get to, though the drive might be tricky if you don't know West Seattle well. I checked in with a nice receptionist and waited about 20 minutes in the waiting area. It was a panel interview with 3 interviewers, though only 2 did most of the talking. One seemed checked out. It went for over an hour. They asked a lot of the same things but phrased differently.

I submitted my CV, resume, and application which clearly stated my work history and school rotations. The DM called the next business day and invited me for an in-person interview, asking my preferred location between Everett and North Seattle. I chose Everett, booked a flight, and prepared for the interview using Glassdoor and other resources, creating an eight-page document of potential questions. I also proactively viewed apartments in Everett. When I flew to Seattle, I spent a day in Everett checking out the pharmacy, apartments, and the city. The next day, I interviewed at Bartell Drugs Headquarters. I arrived early and waited 20 minutes. The interviewer, the same person from the phone call, focused on my lack of PAID intern experience during the first few questions, despite my clearly identified school rotations. She boasted about her own accomplishments. Then she asked what I knew about the company. I shared basic information and how I took the initiative to visit the Everett location. She then revealed the position was for a floater, not specified in the application or phone call, and that the company only guarantees 32 hours a week and pays on the lower end. When asked for feedback, she said I interviewed well but wished I had more experience. Overall, I wasted time and money flying during the Christmas season for an interview that seemed poorly prepared, as the DM should have reviewed my CV and identified my lack of paid intern experience and clarified the floater position and hours beforehand, allowing me to decline the interview.

The initial interview felt more like a casual conversation rather than a formal interrogation. Following that, I was invited to their corporate office for a subsequent interview, and they were quite accommodating with scheduling.