Aligning with Company Standards: The manager might believe that offering a higher salary to an average candidate would create internal pay disparities and might not align with the company's compensation philosophy.
I interviewed at Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling (Niles, IL)
Interview
Very straightforward interview. It was a newly created position at that time. The hiring manager, I believe already had an idea of who to fill this position. Most candidates did not even make it to the second round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you believe you are a good fit for this position?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling (Eagan, MN) in Apr 2020
Interview
Very easy interview, basic questions about past jobs and capabilities of lifting heavy objects. Go in with a few stories about past jobs and why you want to work their and you should be fine.