Many wonderful opportunities await you at Stop & Shop. While we have all the ingredients for a great career, we realize that finding a new position can be an exciting yet daunting experience. To assist you in your search, we have provided answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding our selection process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I sent my resume in a couple of days ago. What is the next step?
You will receive an acknowledgment that your resume has been received. If there is an open position that matches your qualifications, we will contact you to schedule interviews with the talent acquisition team.

Is there any opportunity for career advancement between operating companies? Does Stop & Shop/Giant Foods promote from within?
Absolutely. We believe in contributing to the personal and professional growth of our associates. We have an internal job posting process that helps our associates maximize their career growth and development. (This includes all Ahold operating companies.) In fact, we post most opportunities internally first before posting externally.

What is the selection process like?
Once we determine a match with an open position, you will be contacted for an initial meeting with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.  All positions require pre-employment skills testing. After the initial interview, we'll contact you regarding the next steps. This may require more than one visit to our offices and/or more than one interview. Our goal is to make this process as convenient and informative for you as possible. Finally, a drug screening, background investigation and references will be checked before any offer of employment is extended.

What should I wear to my interview?
We would suggest "Business Attire" which is consistent with our dress code policy.

What should I bring to the interview?
Please bring detailed work history information on the past (3) three employers, i.e. names, addresses, phone numbers and reference checks. This can be contained in a resume. Bring a resume if you have one.

What is Stop & Shop’s interviewing style?
We ask behavioral-based interview questions. These questions will ask about specific situations you've encountered, as well as your accomplishments.

How long does the hiring process take?
The hiring process can vary, depending upon many factors, including the type of skills required and the number of qualified candidates.

Does Stop & Shop relocate?
We do offer some relocation support for qualifying positions.

How do I find out if there are positions available in a specific store?
All of our stores are individually responsible for handling their hiring needs. If you're interested in a store position, we encourage you to apply in person at the location of your choice. For a listing of store locations, please go to the store locator tab.  You can also apply online by using Jobs Express. 

How do I find out if there are positions available in a specific department?
There are multiple ways to search this Web site for current openings at our corporate offices. A keyword search on the Job Search page will provide you with the largest and most inclusive list. 

What are your benefits?
Stop & Shop offers one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefit programs. You'll find a description in the Benefits section of this Website. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more information on benefits of particular interest or concern to you. Store and distribution associates are also entitled to benefits. Your eligibility is governed by the local union contract. For more information, please inquire at your local store or distribution center.

Do you have any part-time jobs?
Yes. We have a number of part-time employment opportunities in our stores. Please visit your local store to learn more, or visit the Stores section of our Web site. There are a limited number of part-time opportunities available in our offices. Please check our open opportunities list for more details.

How can I be sure that the position that I’m applying for hasn't already been filled?
We make every effort to remove job postings as soon as a position is filled. You will receive an acknowledgment of resume receipt, and we will contact you if your qualifications match any open position.

Will I receive feedback on my interview?
We make every effort to give feedback to all candidates regarding interviews, either in person or in writing.

Does Stop & Shop have an employee discount?
While we don’t offer an employee discount, we do offer special associate incentives throughout each calendar year.

 

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