Q&A With Coinstar Employees
Coinstar employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
Q&A With Coinstar Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Coinstar?
Business casual. Ties are a sign of trying too hard
I would dress with business casual attire. buttoned shirt (tie possibly) khakis. etc
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Coinstar?
Make it independent of financial group overlords. Do better long term strategy.
What are you most excited about working at Coinstar?
Teammates. Creative outlet
How's the work pace at Coinstar?
“Measured” to “Slow Lane”
What are the team outings like at Coinstar?
Yeesh. If you’re a fan of forced socialization, the outings are great
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Coinstar?
The office becomes social life. In good way. The balance between office and home is perfect
What kind of people succeed at Coinstar?
People who are genuinely curious about how things work.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Coinstar?
Be yourself.
What's the best part of your job at Coinstar?
My team.
What's the office layout like at Coinstar?
In Seattle, it’s gorgeous. I hesitated to leave because of the view.
How much diversity is there among employees at Coinstar?
All kinds of people work there
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Coinstar?
The instability of corporate structure and that they put shareholders above quality products and long term ideas
What's the Product team like at Coinstar?
Pretty tight. Respectful
How do I do well in an interview at Coinstar?
Be yourself. Tell (true) stories about your work.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Coinstar?
Director. Teammates. 1 week
How would you compare interviewing at Coinstar to other places you've interviewed?
Easy. Conversational.
What does the ideal candidate in the Product department look like at Coinstar?
Someone who can troubleshoot issues and can look beyond the top of their desk
What's the pay like for IT roles at Coinstar?
for my role I am toward the top of my particular grade, seems to be on par with the industry.
What's the vibe like in the IT dept at Coinstar? How many hours are you working?
I work the standard 40 hours since I am an hourly employee. Some teams ebb and flow with projects so it isn't constant but it does depend on the team you are attached to.
What's the IT team like at Coinstar?
Casual and Friendly.
How's the leadership on the IT team at Coinstar?
The IT team leadership seems very receptive to ideas and input from other people. Good environment for bouncing ideas off of people and getting honest feedback.






