I was part of a prior company Circle K took over, so this is a perspective from the other side.
First the store manager checks over the application. If there is an opportunity available for the job seeker, they are called.
They must pass a ~65 question test online, that is in-store only. This test is believed to disqualify applicants that they believe to pose possible problems. Honestly, the test is worthless.
If the test comes back passed, then the background check is sent (as following any state laws).
After all that, then the Market Manager is suppose to interview the applicant. This is sometimes done poorly. It should be done at the store the applicant is applying. Some Market Managers make the applicants go to different stores, with short notice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This varies, depending on the interviewer. Some will ask a weird question like, "How organized is your closet." They are simply asking questions to catch you off guard, and to see if you are actually organized. I personally don't see how your home life is related to your work life.
Most of the interviewers seem to stick with simple questions though: "Have you done this work before?", "Do you see yourself moving up?", "Do you go to school?".
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Circle K (Beaufort, SC)
Interview
The interview was Fairly quick and an easy process, Quick conversation, hired on the spot, afterwards I was asked when I could start, then I started the job shortly after.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Circle K (Winter Haven, FL) in Aug 2016
Interview
Secure and if your applying for managment they will ask questions to make sure you know what your talking about/applying for so make sure you have the experience needed be honest
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How much experience do you have? What would you rate your customer severice at? Etc.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Circle K in Aug 2016
Interview
It took weeks to hear from the store manager, even though she had my application from day 1. Went in to speak with her, to find out that I had to do a separate interview with a hiring manager. I waited another week for that. Then by the following week my background check came back and I went to training.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked why I thought I'd be a good fit for the position.