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      Category Analyst Interview

      9 Jun 2010
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Pleasanton, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Jun 2010

      Interview

      The interview is very structured and consists of a ton of behavioral questions and your learnings from it. Not too many industry questions or knowledge questions but questions on your behavior, learnings, challenges etc. Everyone was very dressed up and there was a very professional atmosphere.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Name a time when you made a mistake twice
      Answer question
      1

      Other Category Analyst interview reviews for Safeway

      Category Analyst Interview

      6 Nov 2015
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Pleasanton, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Feb 2014

      Interview

      Management asked for previous accomplishements. Strengths and weaknesses. How would one react to specific problems posed. They would follow up with your manager and director looking for endorsements.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How did you take a negative experience and turn it around in your favor?
      1 Answer

      Category Analyst Interview

      4 Mar 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Pleasanton, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Mar 2013

      Interview

      Situational questions and should be answered using STAR method. Felt comfortable in interview. The people were really nice. The interview went very good. It was a good experience because the questions were fair. They let you know how long it will be before you hear anything back. They take notes and write a lot but they are listening to what you are saying.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you had to learn something on the fly. Tell me about a time you had to do a difficult task. Tell me about a time when you didn't agree with someone. Tell me about a big project you have done.
      Answer question

      Category Analyst Interview

      11 Apr 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Pleasanton, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Safeway (Pleasanton, CA) in Jun 2012

      Interview

      Safeway interview process is a panel interview with two to three people sometimes with HR Rep as well. They take turn asking you about 6-7 questions. Questions are situation questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Name a time when you took lead in a project?
      Answer question