I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Denver, CO) in Sep 2013
Interview
Starts off with a phone call and an internet quiz. There is a some type of questionnaire where you will be immediately disqualified if you answer with anything less that saint-like answers. You then go into the store for usually a one on one interview. No need to be dressed super nice, environment is relatively casual. I know some places can be super slow about getting background checks done which is super frustrating for managers if they are trying to hire you. You will be drug tested.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Houston, TX) in May 2015
Interview
Did a phone interview first. Then an in person interview at the store where you are applying at. Interview has many "How did you handle this situation?" questions and briefly asks about your skills or knowledge set. The interview lasts about 30 to 45 minutes and if hired, paperwork and tour of work area will take about an hour. Total time spent there will be about 2 hours and 20 minutes but they will only pay you for two hours.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Los Angeles, CA) in Aug 2015
Interview
I Applied online looking for openings near me; once I finished the application process, 3 days later I got an email response to call a number, which had a few automated questions where I had to use the dialpad to key in yes or no. After that, I got transferred to speak with an actual person asking basic questions relating to the job (if I was able to lift and stand for a period of time and a few about past work). I got scheduled for an interview 4 days later at the store. I had an early interview at 7 am and I was 30 minutes early. So I checked in at the services desk where they called the HR rep and store manager, they liked how early I was and the HR complimented that. The whole interview took around 10-15 minutes. Questions were about past work experience and situational dilemmas on what I would do or how I would react. All the questions were read from a sheet of paper and my answers were briefly written by the manager. I felt very comfortable and had just a tiny bit of nervousness. However, I felt like I answered all the questions the best I could and was complacent with how everything went (so if I didn't get offered the job, I was fine). I got a call 1 day later from the store manager and I was told that I fit their openings and if I was still interested in the job.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Why I would be a great fit for the position I applied for.