The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement (Madison, AL) in Jun 2011
Interview
To get an interview took a long time. Everything from the time you apply is automated so to call and express your interest in the position is almost useless. But i did, i even went after the managers at the store i was interested in an finally was able to speak with the hiring manger. the interview wasn't even an interview, by the time the whole process was over they had filled all the positions they needed. Basically they told me that the computer system returns a list of qualified candidates, and then the hiring manger only has to pick three for each position to interview and it's such a basic position that she just chooses randomly who to interview.
The best way to get the job: (from her own words) apply to many stores, over and over. AS long as you are qualified, eventually your name will make it onto that list of three. and you'll be interviewed.
The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement in Apr 2011
Interview
First a call from HR; then a one on one with HR; then a one on one with an Assistant Store Manager; then a one on one with the Store Manager; then a limited criminal background history check and drug test; then the salary offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What tools would you use to sell a customer something they do not have cash on hand to buy?