What is the hiring process at CVS?

Some positions will require you to complete a virtual job tryout (VJT). CVS uses VJTs to provide candidates with a realistic job preview, so they can learn about the position and determine whether they would make a good fit. Not every job has a VJT associated with it; if yours does, you will see a prompt for it after you complete your application.

You must complete the VJT for your application to be completed. The VJTs are untimed - you can take as long as you need to complete them - but, once you take it, you will have to wait six months before being eligible to take it again. Most VJTs are mobile-compatible, and are offered in English and Spanish.

VJTs involve the following components:

• Realistic Job Preview: VJTs start with a description of what the work is like, what tasks are performed, and the challenges and rewards of the role. It also describes the work environment, such as the amount of customer interaction, the pace of the work, and the types of rules and procedures you must follow.

• Situational Judgment Exercise: This exercise presents mock scenarios that you could experience on the job. There are four possible responses to each situation. You will make two selections, indicating which of the four responses you would MOST likely choose, and which response you would LEAST likely choose.

• Data Accuracy Check: This is an exercise where you will be presented with different tasks related to entering and checking data, such as taking inventory or comparing prescriptions. You will enter data correctly or verify that data presented is correct.

• Key Drivers: This section asks about the type of work environment that motivates you. You will be presented with two statements and asked to indicate which statement reflects what you would like more in a job.

• Tell Us About Yourself: This section is a series of questions about your work history. If you do not have previous work experience, write about school, sports, or other experiences you have as you answer each question.

• Work Environment: This section asks about your work style. Just like the "Key Drivers" section, you will read two statements and choose which one sounds the most like you. This is the longest section of the VJT. Remember, the VJT is NOT timed.

Once your application and VJTs are complete, your information will be reviewed. If you meet the qualifications for the position, you will be contacted via a phone call. The phone call is usually a quick conversation that may involve a few questions as an initial screening. From there, you will be asked to come in for an interview.

Most interviews last around 30 minutes and are one-on-one with a hiring manager. Be prepared to answer situational questions specific to the job, like how you would handle a customer issue or a problem with a fellow employee. Depending on the position, you undergo several interviews, specifically for pharmacy or management positions.