I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Kroger (Madison, MS) in Oct 2012
Interview
I applied online. I was contacted 2 weeks later for an interview. I arrived early, and had to wait. The interviewer finally came to interview me. Was immediately asked to see my indentification and SS card. She copied it, then proceeded to give me papers describing the duties of cashier and courtesy clerk. I was asked questions regarding education, past experience, scheduling availability, customer service, and why did I want to work for Kroger. She went over the pay scale, training, scheduling, dress code, lunch/breaks, and insurance. Afterwards, I was given an oral drug test and back ground check. Exactly one week later, I was contacted to come in and do paperwork. Training was then scheduled.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Kroger (Conroe, TX) in Aug 2011
Interview
You apply online and they'll call those they're interested in to set up an interview. I t consist of all the fairly typical application question(are you reliable, are willing to work hard, etc...). They then let me know on the spot that I was hired as soon as i passed a drug test(given right then via oral swab) and they finished my background check, which took about 3-4days. After that you go through a day of computer training then are put out on the floor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The hardest one was the one that you always here; what is your biggest weakness aka the why should we not hire you or the are you honest test, which mostly just annoying to answer.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Kroger (Cumming, GA) in Mar 2011
Interview
Initially received a phone call to schedule an interview several days after my online application. I arrived a bit early so I had to wait for about ten minutes upstairs, I guess they weren't expecting me to be prompt. When my interviewer arrived, it was fairly straightforward and quick from then on. We went into the office and I was asked simple questions about myself, my work experience, and why I wanted to work for Kroger. At that point, the conversation shifted to the job description, work environment, expectations of me, and the drug test I'd have to take. I then was given time to ask questions, and then taken to the HR person to take my drug test. I was called a few days later when the results were in to schedule training and orientation. Easy process, and the front end manager was very nice throughout it all.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There weren't really any difficult or unexpected questions. They were fairly simple and straightforward. The only one that wasn't about me or my history was why did I want to work for Kroger, and that was simple to wing my way through. Easiest interview I've ever had.