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      Bather Interview

      11 Sept 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Kalamazoo, MI
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at PetSmart (Kalamazoo, MI) in Sept 2015

      Interview

      I applied online, no more than a week later I received a phone call to schedule an interview. The first interview was with the salon manager and I'm guessing the cashier manager. They seemed friendly, but almost were not as organized as I would have imagined them to be, that interview lasted no more than 15 minutes. I suppose I didn't succeed the first time, because I called a lot, and eventually they told me the position had been filled. A side note: they are not the best with phone calls. They say so and so will call you, but most likely you won't be receiving a phone call and you will have to call the next day. That aside, maybe a month and a half later I received another call, to my surprise, to schedule another interview. This time I was interviewed by the hiring manager. He was very friendly, down to earth, and had his business together and organized. They really want to get the point across that this job is not for everyone and it is hot, wet, and sometimes poopy. Anyways I was done in a little over 10 minutes. I called a week later. So and so was busy, will call back later in the day, never got that phone call. I called the next day and they said they were having issues with their computers and to call the next day. So I call the next day and they tell me they have the drug test paper for me. Now, I am waiting for the results. I am guessing I got the job once the drug test is passed, so hooray.

      Interview questions [7]

      Question 1

      Why did you decide to apply to petsmart specifically?
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      Question 2

      Describe a stressful situation you experienced, how did you handle it? What did you learn?
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      Question 3

      In this job accidents happen, say you cut a toe nail too short. How would you handle a disgruntled pet parent?
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      Question 4

      Do you have retail experience?
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      Question 5

      What is you background with animals?
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      Question 6

      What makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants? Why should I hire you over them?
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      Question 7

      How long do you plan on working with us? What is your goal here?
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      Other Bather interview reviews for PetSmart

      Bather Interview

      14 May 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Knoxville, TN
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at PetSmart (Knoxville, TN)

      Interview

      canceled my interview same day, after making a huge deal about when it would be. they called me 20 minutes before I was supposed to be there to tell me nevermind.

      Bather Interview

      21 Jan 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Santee, CA
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PetSmart (Santee, CA) in Nov 2021

      Interview

      Good starting pay $15.25, but its normally $15. Wanted to be a stocker, but was convinced to work as a bather being told I could get full time. Lies! I was not told I was going to be starting out as part time and that id be having to wait months at a time to become a groomer, which is a 2 year contract. Only then your full time. This would be fairly okay, if I didn't have my hours cut so much after the holidays. Thats why they wanted me in the salon in the first place.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If I wanted to work in the salon
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      1

      Bather Interview

      22 Feb 2020
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PetSmart (New York, NY) in Feb 2020

      Interview

      My first interview was with the assistant manager. He has a great personality. Felt welcomed right away. I have a 2nd interview monday with the store manager. The store manager called me and said I basically have the job, he is just required to do a customer service interview.

      Interview questions [8]

      Question 1

      Give me a time where you gained a customer's trust.
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      Question 2

      How would you persuade a customer to buy another item they may need?
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      Question 3

      If another associate was struggling with a customer finding what they need, how would you give the associate tips for next time?
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      Question 4

      Scenario: 5 people are needing help at the same time. who do you help first? 1 is on the phone 1 needs check out 1 needs dog food help 1 needs fish 1 needs crickets
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      Question 5

      How do you handle an angry customer who needs to return dog food?
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      Question 6

      A customer doesn't see the item they bought at their last visit. How do you help them?
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      Question 7

      Name a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
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      Question 8

      Do you have problems with trying to sell a service to a customer?
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      2