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Columbia Distributing Company Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
46.7% Positive experience

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6 roles · 15 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Columbia Distributing Company.

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IT Support Specialist

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a standard technical interview, and everyone was nice. They really wanted to understand how I go about troubleshooting, focusing on mobile devices, AD, and Azure. The initial chat with the hiring manager was mainly to see if I'd be a good fit for the team. Then, the final part was a technical interview where I had to answer a variety of questions.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you explain the differences in troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems?
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Director of Financial Reporting

Finance · more than a year ago

Director Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process for this Director of Financial Reporting role seemed disorganized and lacked a clear plan. It dragged on for months with no defined next steps, and I eventually got an automated rejection email four months after my first interview. The CFO, who was in my final interview, seemed disengaged and unsure of the process when I asked about next steps.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What's your approach to quickly becoming proficient in the role?
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Merchandiser

Operations

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

The hiring manager interview for a merchandiser is pretty straightforward. They'll review your previous work history and, like any interview, ensure you grasp the job responsibilities and can connect them to your experience. Stay positive and upbeat, and don't hesitate to express interest in the role. If your past experience aligns with the merchandiser duties, you should have a good chance. A flexible work schedule is a must; expect hours similar to a restaurant, with early and late shifts outside of a typical 9-5.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are you available to work early in the week?
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Order Selector

Operations

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The warehouse manager greeted me when I arrived and we talked a bit before the interview. The interview was insightful and professional, Jorge asked me questions about my job history and previous experience. He then gave me a chance to ask questions, which I found to be comforting because they had nothing to hide.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What was the reason for leaving your previous job?

Columbia Distributing Company Interview Questions

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Can you explain the differences in troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems?

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Do you have a reliable vehicle and insurance, and a pretty decent driving history?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 15 Columbia Distributing Company interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 60.9%
Technical 17.4%
Presentation 8.7%
Other 8.7%
Group 4.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 33.3%
Average 60%
Difficult 6.7%

Candidate experience

Positive 46.7%
Negative 26.7%
Neutral 26.7%

Reports by job function

Sales 7
Operations 6
Finance 2