I was part of a prior company Circle K took over, so this is a perspective from the other side. First the store manager checks over the application. If there is an opportunity available for the job seeker, they are called. They must pass a ~65 question test online, that is in-store only. This test is believed to disqualify applicants that they believe to pose possible problems. Honestly, the test is worthless. If the test comes back passed, then the background check is sent (as following any state laws). After all that, then the Market Manager is suppose to interview the applicant. This is sometimes done poorly. It should be done at the store the applicant is applying. Some Market Managers make the applicants go to different stores, with short notice.