Coborn's Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Coborn's.
Coborn's
Category Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I made it to the final stage but was ghosted after my interview and never heard back. I had to reach out twice to get my second interview scheduled. It felt like nobody cared.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What qualities define a successful category manager?
Coborn's
IT Support Technician
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an interview for a contractor role, starting with a recruiter call. Then I talked to the manager, who was really nice. She mentioned they usually hire contractors within about 3 months. I got a tour of the facility in Twin Cities; I think their main office is in St Cloud or Duluth. The manager asked just one technical question, about DMZ, which I think she phrased a bit differently than I expected. She also asked general questions about my background and why I'm interested in the job, which she said are common in every interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What do you call the area between a store's router and its telecom provider?
- Can you tell me about your background?
- What makes you want this job?
Coborn's
Front End Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a 3 tier interview process. First you talk to the ESR (employee service representative) and go over your resume and the job. The second interview is with the ESR and the Store Director, with the same questions and resume review. The third is with the ESR, Store Director, and Market HR Manager, and maybe the Market Manager. In this third one, they ask detailed questions about why you left your last jobs and what you did for them specifically.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What was something you did better than your coworkers at your last job?
- Can you elaborate on why you left your previous employers?
- Could you detail your contributions and responsibilities at your previous jobs?
Coborn's
Director of Real Estate
Director Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The online application was cumbersome, time-consuming, and redundant to resume submission. There were no calls or pre-screening, just an automated email rejection despite qualifications exceeding the posted position's requirements. It's disappointing that HR departments no longer invest 15-20 minutes in phone conversations with applicants. Coborn's, like other employers, missed out on securing an over-qualified professional for its team. Poor approach, no follow-up, no background check, disappointing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do your skills differ from those of the position's line manager?
Coborn's Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Coborn's interview reports.
“What do you call the area between a store's router and its telecom provider?”
Read reports →“Is it better to have a great product or really fast service?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you think Coborns' vision and values are?”
Read reports →“Do you have experience operating meat slicers?”
Read reports →“What qualities define a successful category manager?”
Read report →“What hours are you available?”
Read report →“Can you describe your personality?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and explain your current activities?”
Read report →“Could you share your understanding and interpretation of the company's core values and mission?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Coborn's interview reports.