The Salvation Army
Happiness score is 65 out of 100
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Interviews at The Salvation Army

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Interview experience

Based on 957 interviews
Favourable

Interview difficulty

Based on 943 interviews
Easy

Interview process length

Based on 837 interviews
About a day or two

Interview process at The Salvation Army

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 4.

Interview process length
About a day or two
45%
About a week
30%
About two weeks
15%
About a month
6%
More than one month
4%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
64%
Background check
35%
Phone call/screening
30%
Group interview
24%
Problem solving exercises
17%
Least reported steps
Presentation
3%
Take-home/sample work
3%
Drug test
1%

What candidates say about the interview process at The Salvation Army

  • Easy, not much of interview
    Shared on 29 January 2019 - Kettle Person - Brantford, ON
  • Not bad make the interviewer made you feel comfortable
    Shared on 16 September 2018 - Head Cook Assistant (Placement) - Toronto, ON
  • Just one simple interview with the Captain or Major of the Salvation Army.
    Shared on 24 August 2018 - Supervisor - Grande Prairie, AB
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Interview questions at The Salvation Army

Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates

  • They asked me how much I could lift, how organized I am, and also how thorough I was.
    Shared on 22 January 2021 - Volunteer - Vernon, BC
  • Do you have faith values that can add to the salvation army
    Shared on 22 April 2018 - Case Worker - Yellowknife, NT
  • Can you be available on cold nights and commit to the hours
    Shared on 27 December 2017 - Ran a extreme cold weather shelter - 413 6th street new Westminster
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Interview tips at The Salvation Army

Dress code for the interview
  • Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)47%
  • Casual (t-shirt and jeans)25%
  • They didn’t have a dress code18%
  • Formal (business suit)8%
  • Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)2%

What advice do candidates give for interviewing at The Salvation Army

  • Just be yourself.
    Shared on 7 May 2020 - Fund Raiser - Walmart, queens way
  • To be relaxed and appear confident, and as well as being prepared with answers or having a pen ready if needed to write a test or review sheet.
    Shared on 12 March 2020 - Christmas Kettle Volunteer - Kitchener, ON
  • Justbe yaself
    Shared on 29 July 2019 - Food Organizing Volunteer - Toronto, ON
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The first interview at The Salvation Army

How candidates got an interview
  • Through Indeed31%
  • Other17%
  • Walk-In13%
  • Recruiter contacted me9%
  • Employee referral9%

How candidates received their first interview at The Salvation Army

  • Walked in the thriftstore and started talking to the store manager. Then they stated that they wanted to hired me.Then had the interview.
    Shared on 8 October 2021 - Cashier/Customer Service- production assistant - Twin Falls Idaho
  • My brother told me i should apply
    Shared on 10 January 2020 - Cabin leader - Huntsville, ON
  • Persistence and determination
    Shared on 8 January 2020 - Shelter worker - Chilliwack, BC
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