Philz Coffee interview questions

I attended a hiring fair yesterday at the Philz in Glendale. I signed in and was offered a free drink. My interviewer was the store leader. She was pretty nice throughout the interview. She started out by asking questions about how often I go to Philz, what drinks I usually get there, and my availability. Then she she asked about my previous job experience, why Philz's, etc. She said that she would give her feedback to the other hiring manager and they would get in touch with me. The next day, I got email thanking me for my interest in Philz and saying that they decided not to move forward with my candidacy.

Filled out a lengthy online application, got a video interview. The woman and I had a really good rapport and implied I would be offered a position, I answer all her questions with ease and things were looking good. Two days later got an email saying they pursued other candidates. I’ve applied to philz maybe four times over the years since, having always been a huge huge fan of their coffee and brand. I have yet to get another interview and it is frustrating that just because one recruiter turned me down, I seem to be blacklisted from a company for which I used to have a lot of respect? I now work as a barista at Peets, and have trouble understanding why philz acts like it is difficult to train someone to literally pour water over coffee grinds. Philz baristas do nothing. They don’t even steam milk or pull shots. Peets is willing to take a chance on rookies and I will never give philz my business again. Can’t figure out why they wouldn’t hire someone who has an extensive knowledge of coffee and their products. Your loss. I have zero respect left for your company.