I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Panda Express (Topeka, KS) in May 2011
Interview
It was simple. Applied online, showed up to the store the same day, and had my interview. It was about standard fare for an interview, discussing your strengths/weaknesses, etc. Read up a little on the history of the company, it will help you.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Panda Express
Interview
Basic behavioral questions (ie. Why should we offer you a job?, What is your greatest weakness?, Is this ethical or not?, etc.). It was a 1:1 interview with the general manager of the store.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I don't know, I felt they were all fairly typical questions. Be prepared by googling basic behavioral questions.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Panda Express (Houston, TX) in Sep 2011
Interview
Basic behavioral/skills interview questions. They will also probe on all of your answers to see if there is any depth to you. It is actually extremely uncomfortable interview as if you're talking to a bunch of robots. Stiff! They had me look at how the employees were working and provide feedback. Although I didn't have to go to a second interview, it is now required. Also, make sure you have at least some knowledge about the company such as, its early beginnings, where/year the first restaurant opened, mission, values, Panda Cares all which can be found on the Panda Express website. For counter help or cooks, if you tell them that the reason you were interested in working there is because you like the food, make sure you know what item (by name) you like, since they will use that as proof of your "attention to detail". I've actually seen many potential employees rejected for saying how much they like the shrimp fried rice, and General Tso's Chicken, which we don't have. They want "leaders" even for the lower positions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to provide feedback to associates, even though I was just going for a counter help position.