Caribou Coffee Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 106 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Caribou Coffee.
Caribou Coffee
Barista
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was pretty simple and direct. The manager inquired about my previous barista experience, my availability, and how my status as a full-time student might impact my schedule. They maintained a very professional demeanor, showing they have strong corporate standards for how they handle their processes and treat employees.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your experience as a barista?
Caribou Coffee
Shift Leader
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I talked with the general manager, and it was pretty standard. They asked me about my past experience and why I was interested in Caribou. I got an offer right away.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In what ways do you feel your personal values are a good match for our company's values?
Caribou Coffee
Supply Chain Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process felt pretty old-fashioned. It didn't really give a clear picture of what it's like working in the corporate offices, which are known to be chaotic with a really uneven workload right from the start. There was a lot of fake corporate lingo, but it was manageable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you best learn new things?
Caribou Coffee
Team Member
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty standard. After the interview, the interviewer said they'd let me know by next week, but I never heard back. I reached out, but still no reply. Then, a few months later, I got an automated email from their hiring site saying they decided not to move forward with my application.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you felt valued at work.
Caribou Coffee Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Caribou Coffee interview reports.
“What's your estimate for the number of basketballs that can fit inside a school bus?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the steps to making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?”
Read reports →“If you were an animal, which one would you choose to be?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?”
Read reports →“If you could be an animal, which one would it be and why?”
Read report →“What would you do if you were shrunk to the size of a pencil and ended up in a blender?”
Read report →“Suppose you were a superhero; who would you pick yourself to be?”
Read report →“What would you do with an elephant if you were given one?”
Read report →“If you could be any animal, which one would it be and what's the reason?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 106 Caribou Coffee interview reports.