I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement (Charlotte, NC) in Jul 2009
Interview
Initial phone interview to determine if I should fly out for face-to-face presentation. Was asked to visit facilities and interview. Put together a full-blown presentation and was interviewed by a panel of 7 execs. Did not hear anything for 2 weeks. When I placed a phone call to inquire about the position, I did not get a phone call back, but I did receive a rejection via email. A LOT of work for a simple email.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement (Wasco, CA) in Jan 2010
Interview
I first had to complete a lengthy online behavioral questionaire during the application process. This took approximately a half hour to complete. After waiting about 8 days or so I received a call to come in and take a secondary personality test at the local location. If I score well I then will get an interview, if not, I have to wait 6 months before I can be considered for another position within Lowes.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement in Dec 2008
Interview
The company won't even look at you unless you do their on-line application. It can be done at home or in the store. After that, you MUST call the HR manager, introduce yourself, get to know them and let them know what you can offer. The HR manager of the store I wanted to be in at first said they had nothing available and they would release my application to other local stores. Only by getting to know the manager on the phone was I able to get him/her to hold my application and discuss an interview.
First interview with the HR manager, second interview with the sales manager, third one with the store manager. Was able to negotiate a little but not much. Was offered a better job than what I originally applied for but not as much money as I was hoping for.
Why is Lowe's better than Home Depot? Better schedule, better benefits, less money per hour but easy to earn commissions and bonuses, better respect for the employee.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How would you respond to an angry customer who was ranting about bad service?