Petco Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 35 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Petco.
Petco
Office Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Had an interview with the operations manager and the regional medical director where we talked about my interest in working with the company. Then we went over my background and experiences. I also learned more about the role. After that, I met with the DVM at the center and discussed my background and experiences again.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why are you interested in working for our company?
- Can you tell me about your background and experiences?
- What are the details of the role?
Petco
Merchandising Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I went through a 5-person interview loop that was completed in just under two weeks. The final interview involved visiting a store and sending in my feedback, which I did even though it was extra effort because I was really keen on the role. Unfortunately, I never heard back from them. They didn't bother to reply even after I reached out, and neither did the recruiter. It's okay if I wasn't the right fit, but a response would have been polite. It felt like a waste of my time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe a situation where a work plan did not go as expected.
- Share your observations and feedback from visiting a store.
Petco
Assistant Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I had applied through their on-line application several times with no response. I was able to get an interview by having a current employee speak to her manager. I was contacted via phone (on a Sunday night!) for an interview the following Thursday. I went dressed well in a suit and thought I had a great interview/conversation about my passion for animals and animal care and my work experience in the field. He seemed very enthusiastic about my application, too. Alas, I never heard back from him even after I called to follow-up.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to work for a large retailer when your experience is mostly with small, independent businesses?
- How would you handle a coworker who is being insubordinate or belligerent about the schedule?
Petco Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Petco interview reports.
“Why choose Petco over any other pet store?”
Read reports →“If a customer wanted to buy a ferret but didn't have a habitat, what would you do?”
Read reports →“Do you have any phobias related to handling animals?”
Read reports →“Would you be okay with hauling 900 heavy bags of dog food and cat litter weekly?”
Read reports →“Share your observations and feedback from visiting a store.”
Read report →“How would you handle a coworker who is being insubordinate or belligerent about the schedule?”
Read report →“What's your strategy for handling a customer who is upset?”
Read report →“What are the details of the role?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where a work plan did not go as expected.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 35 Petco interview reports.