Circle K Employer Reviews

enjoyed working with my co-workers, the hardest was commuting from one store to another.

I have been employed with the company going on 5 years. I was hired as a CSR, by the second year asked to be an Assistant Manager, then 3 years later actually finished training for assistant. I then later asked out Market Manager at the time if I could be promoted and join their MIT program because I was ready to move forward with my career with this – more... company. I had my interview to become a store manager, he wasn't going to put me through MIT training since I have been doing management work for the last year. I also stepped in for a month when my manager went out for a heart attack. I was at the time just waiting for a store to open up to be promoted. In December of 2012, we had a realignment with new MArket managers, and new Reginaol Directors and of course we got the one that has only been employeed with circle k for a short time and the MM was a total you know what. NO one liked her, she ran things way differently than I have ever seen in the 5 MM I had worked for. A few months go by, I was working as hard as I normally did,even being pregnant worked harder than mangement and the employees there. I asked my new MM about the stores because we had several stores in our district open up, and no one was working in them as a manager. She told me since I am not flexible enough to her, i can not move forward with the promotion I was promised a year ago by a different MM. MInd you, I have been working the same shift, same hours, same days for almost 5 years. All of a sudden i needed to work weekends, 2nd shifts, and night shifts.I simply replied by NO!. I am not going to work these hours because YOU want me to.I was interviewed by 2 MM that did not say anything about my current work schedule being any issue to become a manager. This all comes after they find out I am pregnant, then proceed to ask me what my plans are with my children when I get called into work? Last I checked it was nobodys business what my plans for my children will be if I am called into work. I thought it was illegal to ask such a question. I called HR and told them I feel like im being discriminated against, HRS answer" Nothing I can do for you, talk with your Reginol Director". HM. nothing you can do for discrimination? Just shows what kind of company this is. today had a talk with her 3/8/13 and I told her i was stepping down , and they wanted to take my pay away that I worked hard for every dollar I made. I was promised a .50 raise for stepping in as management when they needed me, and they took a whole dollar from me. THis was the 2nd time I had to step in for manegmant because no one wants to work for someone that talks to you like your garbbage, and your a nothing to the comapny, when i nreality, we are everything to this comapny. THe MM or ROD could never handle the things we have to deal with everyday. I have will not reccomened this company to anyone, nor do I even shop here.I am still employed here butt I refuse to give them any money because they have taken so much, time, effort, and cash out of my pockets. DO NOT APPLY HERE!!!!! THey expect you to live your life around Circle K.but no one has time for that we all have our own lives – less

It is a good college student job that offers flexible scheduling, but it really doesn't have any other upside.

A typical day at work involves greeting customers upon aproach. Then making monetary transactions using cash and or credit. Also, suggesting sales or solving customer complaintants. In between customers maintaining cleanliness, keeping fresh coffee brewing and stocking inventory. Working at Circle K has defiantly been a learning experience as far as – more... running a store on my own and becoming a better sales associate. The most enjoyable part of my job is customer satisfaction. – less

A satisfactory place to work. There is still room for improvement by the management of the company.

I learned how to conduct interviews and audits. my favorite part about this job was working with the public.

The company as a whole has lots of advancement opportunities and is a good company to work for. My specific district lacked in good management. My store manager that I left the company with was amazing, very hard working and appreciative of his employees. But the district managers I had left me ignored on promotions and raises when they were due. The – more... management changed so often that the regular employee got ignored and even if you brought it up they would say that you are out of luck if that district manager didnt submit the review your store manager did on you. I missed two raises this way in one year. Otherwise it was a very pleasant place to work, understanding of life events, children, and family. The managers worked with my schedule and have my opportunity to advance at my own pace, I wasnt ignored just becuase it was a bad time for me to take on the added responsibility. When I was able and the position was available I was offered the chance to move up and I did. If you worked hard and did your job you were rewarded for it. The first day that I worked my district manager at the time bought me lunch because I did what I was asked in a timely manner and with out arguement and he wanted to show his appreciation. I recomend working there but as with any job you have to watch out for yourself also, someone else isnt always going to be there to make sure your review is on time and your raises go through like company policy. HR can only do so much. – less

Coming in 20 minutes early, check coffee and cleanliness of the store. check gas prices, open daily shift and release graveyard personnel and ready for the morning or upcoming day.
What I learned: fast pace place where I can show integrity.
Management: learn as you go, policy first.
Hardest part: Graveyard call in last minute. 24 hour operation
Enjoyable: – more... love the employees and fast pace and customers. – less

Circle K was a great employer!!! I would like to work for the company in the future.

I started out as a general CSR and then promoted to a lead CSR, then Assistant Manager and acting Store Manager for 3 months. I handled all aspects of the store from cleaning the restrooms to ordering and putting away the inventory. The day would start out with paperwork, checking the amount of change in the safe, bank run, ordering of inventory, checking – more... in vendors when they would deliver product, restocking shelves, dealing with irate customers, etc... The day did not end until I left the store, sometimes kicked out of the store by my employees. I would check the safe and refill with change before I left for the day. – less

This was a great job. I just had no work/life balance, and it didnt keep up with my life styles or my living situations.

nice shift 6 to 2, 2 to 10 and 10 to 6. Safety count first. etc.etc.

Very fast paced and enjoy working with different people every day. Hours are a little crazy.

long nights but very productive.felt good to try and help the youth in going to a more positive path.

I have learned that customers will get mad at you and you have to stay calm and listen to what they have to say first, then find a way to explain your reasoning to them and find a quick solution to their problem. The customer is always right. A typical work day is a eight hour shift and working at a gas station there is no such thing as a part-time – more... worker. There is so many different type of hour shifts to be covered at all times. Working there I have been receiving 36-39 hours a week. Working there you have to hold your own weight by doing the required jobs that are given such as garbage, cooler sections, facing the store, and clean any messes. If this is not done properly then the next worker has to suffer. The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing regular customers every day, remembering what each one purchases and making their day ten times better. – less

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with people and allowing them to have a quick and easy convenience store experience.

I arrive to work log in to my register, count my drawer, and begin to help customers. I would handle transactions until the end of my shift where I would count my drawer and leave when relief arrived. This job was very easy and paid well I enjoyed working here while I was in school. The manager even told me I could do my homework while I worked.

working with your team
learn what team work is about
having a good team work ethic
working with customers
having a positive outlook
being friendly
thanking you customres
the hard part of the job is customer satisfaction

worked mornings
learned everything about the lottery and what it takes to run a store
management was awesome and down to earth
co-workers were fun to be around
loved my job

Circle K is a great place to work, but there isn't much room for advancement unless you move.