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Interviewing at Second Cup

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Interview experience

Based on 292 interviews
Average

Interview difficulty

Based on 304 interviews
Easy

Interview process length

Based on 272 interviews
About a day or two

Interview process at Second Cup

Overall experience

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 6.

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 3.

Interview process length
About a day or two
67%
About a week
22%
About two weeks
6%
More than one month
4%
About a month
1%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data

What candidates say about the interview process at Second Cup

  • Depends on if they like you or need you.not very professional
    Shared on 22 August 2018 - Barista - Toronto, ON
  • Simple and easy i received it through YES employment Centre. I did not receive a lot of hours at second cup I did enjoy the summer experience.
    Shared on 8 February 2018 - Barista/ Downtown T.O. / Summer Seasonal - Toronto, ON
  • Varies from location to location. Some are more scrutinous while others are so desperate to fill positions that you can get hired at "hello".
    Shared on 11 December 2017 - Barista & Sales Associate - Toronto, ON
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Interview questions at Second Cup

Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates

  • Responsibllity of every customer to suggest more than items will taken
    Shared on 12 March 2019
  • Simple questions about work experience, ability to learn different recipes, and work hours available. You must be flexible for different hours.
    Shared on 17 January 2019 - BARISTA - Toronto, ON
  • It has been almost too long to remember, but basically how you sell things and your service experience and personality.
    Shared on 19 July 2018 - Barista, Shift Manager - Toronto, ON
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The first interview at Second Cup

How candidates got an interview
  • Through Indeed45%
  • Employee referral15%
  • Walk-In13%
  • Other11%
  • Paper application8%

How candidates received their first interview at Second Cup

  • The interview was in person at the store.
    Shared on 17 June 2021 - Barista and Cashier - Toronto, ON
  • I walked in a helped a customer buy their food and the owner saw my potential and offered to hire me
    Shared on 4 October 2020 - Barista and Cashier - Markham, ON
  • I walked into the cafe and asked to drop off a resume
    Shared on 25 August 2019 - Supervisor - Ottawa, ON
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