I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
Store manager and manager in training both there, very nice, friendly. Short process, asked my availability and why I wanted to work for Safeway, we talked about hours per week available to work, job mobility, general stuff. They had me do a drug test in the office right then and there, a swab you hold in your mouth/cheek for three minutes then test, which I passed. Then they said they do a background check which could take up to two weeks, and I am still waiting to hear back, and it has been exactly one week now.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a conflict at work, whether with a coworker or customer and how you handled it.
It was very informative and I felt comfortable with the knowledge that my interview would be considered with the utmost thought. I did not land the position, but have no ill will, they were right in the deli did not suit me. A barista position was far more paletteable
pretty easy and straightforward tho didn't get the job. probably shouldve done more prep. didn't have much experience with deli work which may have been why i didn't get the job but oh well
Great attention to detail and fluid information there were multiple follow ups the process was smooth I would others to look into this opportunity everything was structured communication was fluid