Interviews at Second Cup
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at Second Cup.
Interview experience
Based on 202 interviews
Average
Interview difficulty
Based on 195 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 167 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
66%
About a week
23%
About two weeks
8%
About a month
1%
More than one month
1%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
66%
Phone call/screening
23%
Other
14%
Background check
5%
Presentation
4%
Least reported steps
Written test
1%
Take-home/sample work
1%
Drug test
0%
What candidates say about the interview process at Second Cup
- Depends on if they like you or need you.not very professionalShared 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
Interview questions at Second Cup
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- Responsibllity of every customer to suggest more than items will takenShared 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
Interview tips at Second Cup
Dress code for the interview
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)44%
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)31%
- They didn’t have a dress code18%
- Formal (business suit)5%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)2%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Second Cup
- Be bubbly that's allShared on 28 August 2021 - Barista - Toronto, ON
- Make sure the location you're interviewing is a corporate location.Shared on 15 April 2021 - Barista - Richmond Hill, ON
The first interview at Second Cup
How candidates got an interview
- Through Indeed32%
- Walk-In17%
- Employee referral15%
- Paper application12%
- Other12%
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 meShared on 4 October 2020 - Barista and Cashier - Markham, ON
- I walked into the cafe and asked to drop off a resumeShared on 25 August 2019 - Supervisor - Ottawa, ON
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