Q&A With Instacart Employees
We believe that great people are the ingredients for success. We like to think that we are like a potluck, everyone brings something new, different and flavorful to the table. Our mix of thoughtful, inventive and neighborly employees work together to deliver our common goal, to make grocery shopping effortless, and give valuable time back to our customers. We believe that just as meals are best shared together, success is best shared together.
How employees describe working at Instacart
love it! strong culture! growth opportunities.
Review from HR Dept
It's been a positive experience from onboarding. I've been welcomed warm and treated with kindness and respect. The culture is professional, but not stuffy. I enjoy that innovation and creativity is embraced, and that my manager encourages me in areas where I want to develop.
Review from Operations Dept
I love the Company and am very optimistic about it's future. We are a work hard culture that compensates people for their contributions.
Review from Business Development Dept
My experience with Instacart has been very positive. While working toward advancing in the company, I’ve noticed great opportunities for some peers, which inspires me to keep striving for a more desirable position. This motivates me to continue pursuing my goals and contributing meaningfull
Review from Customer Support Dept
Instacart is the first company that I've worked for where I feel apart of a family and that I'm truly cared for. That I matter and the contributions I make are important.
Review from Customer Support Dept
What it's like to work at Instacart
- Instacart employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at Instacart report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 97% of Instacart employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Instacart employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 87% of Instacart employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Instacart employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 96% of Instacart employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Instacart Employees
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How do you feel about going to work at Instacart everyday?
All depends on how well the day before went.
What's the work from home policy like at Instacart?
You cannot work from home.
How does Instacart handle HR issues?
They don’t; shoppers are independent contractors and as such, there is no Human Resources department.
How does Instacart measure success and growth in the Marketing department?
By the number of customers.
How's the work pace at Instacart?
Frantic, always fixing the never ending bugs.
What are the team outings like at Instacart?
Not allowed to leave the building
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Instacart?
That Apoorva was Satan's spawn.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Instacart?
Easiest interview ever. They just make sure you're breathing.
How much diversity is there among employees at Instacart?
Anyone and everyone.
How's the morale at Instacart?
There is none. Everyone is just waiting for someone who knows how to run an actual company to buy them out.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Operations department at Instacart?
None, just pass the background check.
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at Instacart?
Easily manipulated, bad at math, able to drive, zero self-esteem
How do I do well in an interview at Instacart?
I wouldn't know I've been waiting 3 months for them to send me a shopping card so I can begin employment and I'm still waiting
What are some of the best things about your team at Instacart?
Local management is pleasant and helpful. Other shoppers are fun to run into and have formed something of a community.
What makes you most happy at Instacart?
Helping customers






