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2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
59.4% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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Administrative Assistant

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

The interview process was quick and the interviewer was kind. They asked a lot of questions and were very thorough in explaining the position, its duties, and who would be in charge. The interviewer also shared a lot of background about the company, which was helpful in confirming that applying was a good decision.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you had to persevere through workplace obstacles?
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Operations Development Program

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Presentation Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Case Group Presentation Behavioral

The interview process involved a case interview, followed by a group activity and a presentation. After that, there were two 1:1 interviews: one with HR and one with the hiring manager. These interviews focused on behavioral questions, and they wanted to hear more about my background and skills. The whole interview process took about 4 hours, including breaks. It was a group setting, and we also got to meet other people in the same program.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an example of when you improved or altered a process?
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Distribution Operations Manager

Operations · more than a year ago

Manager Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So the typical interview process, it starts with a recruiter calling you for a phone screen. If that goes well, then you'll get invited for an in-person interview with HR and the hiring manager. The final step is an interview with a senior manager, like a director or higher. The questions aren't super tough, they focus more on people management than operational knowledge. You know, like how you spot talent on your team or how you help them grow. It was a good experience overall. They showed me around the facility and I met some of the team. They had Covid-19 protocols like masks, social distancing, and sanitizers everywhere.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • How do you identify talent within your team?
  • How do you elevate them to the next level?
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Associate Buyer

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

I applied for a position fresh out of college and received an interview. I did not have the experience they were looking for, but that is understandable and I was grateful for the opportunity. Fast forward a year, and you can't even get a reply from their HR Department! Their turnover rate is very high and they must be struggling to fill positions. The problem is compounded when they don't even get back to qualified candidates. I have seen that the position I originally applied for over 18 months ago, has been posted 4 times since they told me I did not have the experience for the position. Clearly, your hiring methods need re-evaluation if you are having that much trouble keeping somebody in that role. Try getting back to potential employees in a timely manner and maybe you will get the quality of candidate you are looking for.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe a time when you exceeded the requirements of your role in your career?

C&S Wholesale Grocers Interview Questions

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Regarding C++ exception handling, what occurs between the throw and catch statements?

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Who would be your dinner guest, if you could pick anyone alive or dead?

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Could you describe a scenario where you walk 1 mile east, 1 mile south, and then 1 mile west, and remarkably end up back at your starting point? What location would that be?

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Regarding your Senior Design experience, why is it best to put fast-moving SKUs closest to the exit doors?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 99 C&S Wholesale Grocers interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 58.9%
Technical 22.1%
Other 11%
Case 3.1%
Group 2.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 37.4%
Average 59.6%
Difficult 3%

Candidate experience

Positive 59.4%
Negative 18.8%
Neutral 21.9%

Reports by job function

Operations 61
Analytics 9
Finance 8
HR 8
Other 7
Engineering 3