Q&A With Altria Employees
Our employees' leadership and passion to succeed has enabled us to create and grow some of the biggest brands in the largest tobacco categories, maintain superior trade relationships and drive shareholder value. Our employee goal is to develop high performing and engaged employees who will help us continue to deliver superior results in the future. Our approach continues to include promoting a vibrant, inclusive workplace; attracting, developing and retaining talented and diverse people; rewarding and recognizing our employees and creating a safe workplace.?
How employees describe working at Altria
health and pension benefit are good
High quality for reasonable price.
The team does their beat
It was a great company. They have lost there directiom
Great Company and great culture
What it's like to work at Altria
- Altria employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Altria report the work pace is moderate
- 83% of Altria employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Altria employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 65% of Altria employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Altria Employees
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What is the dress code at Altria?
You must wear your uniforms 100% time
How secure do you feel at your job at Altria?
The one negative I felt, is that your work is never good enough. You are constantly being reviewed by management. In their minds there is always room for improvement
How's the work pace at Altria?
Can be very fast paced, with monthly goal expected to be achieved.
What unique perks and benefits does Altria provide?
Company vehicle, great profit sharing program, and investing opportunities paid out annually
How much diversity is there among employees at Altria?
Mostly younger employees with a sprinkle of older ones. Most that are hired stay for many years.
How's the morale at Altria?
Very good, pretty positive. Management can be overbearing at times.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Altria?
The negative feedback I would receive due to working for a tobacco company
What's the Sales team like at Altria?
Team oriented, with goals and requirements well defined.
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Altria?
Most follow company policy line by line.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Altria?
Long process, with many steps. If you are asked to do a day in the field, you are pretty close.
How do I do well in an interview at Altria?
Be detailed in your answers and confident in yourself.
How long do the interviews usually take at Altria?
The main interview took over an hour. The day in the field was one entire day.
How would you compare interviewing at Altria to other places you've interviewed?
Pretty intense and many more hurdles, compared to other companies.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Altria?
Several phone interviews, then a face to face interview with the manager and one other associate. After that one day working in the field with a manager. If you are hired you will receive an offer, then background and drug test. The whole process takes up to 30 days.
What should I wear for an interview at Altria?
Business casual.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Altria?
What was your most difficult challenge and what steps did you take to overcome that challenge
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Altria asks?
Problem solving, and organization skills. Positive attitude willingness to succeed.
What does the ideal candidate in the Sales department look like at Altria?
Professional looking, this is a large corporation so you must fit the part.
How flexible is your work schedule at Altria?
You determine your schedule, but quotas and deadlines must be met each month
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Sales department at Altria?
Usually a math test is given, with detailed answers required to determine how you arrive to your answers.
What Sales department questions did Altria ask during your job interview?
Describe last job responsibilities how did you handled different situations. How were you successful in facing challenges.
What's the work from home policy like at Altria?
You are basically on your own, so employees must be self disciplined and have a good work ethic to succeed.
Does Altria drug test or do a background check?
Yes, very intensive.
What's the internship program like at Altria?
Very unique learning experience, many opportunities if you decide to pursue a career with Altria.
How does Altria handle HR issues?
Very professional, everything done by the book.






