I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Washington, DC) in Feb 2012
Interview
After applying online, it took about two to two and a half weeks for them to contact me. They sent a detailed email telling me that they reviewed my application and that the staffing center (in ATL, GA) would call me for a phone interview. Surprisingly, I received a call from them 10 minutes later. The woman conducting the interview was very down to earth and made it extremely easy to talk to her. As soon as the interview was over she immediately set a 1:1 interview in the store which I applied. That interview was extremely easy as well. They mainly focus on problem solving skills and customer service. By the environment of the store, I could automatically tell what they were looking for. After my interview, the interviewer took the results to his SM (store manager) and they gave me the job on the spot.
They pay based on retail experience; you don't need to know much about your required position because they put you through training once you start. I'd also advise that you be ready to go take a drug test right after. They give you 48 hours to return your results, which really means 24 hours since they count the interview date. The company overall seemed great, no problems what so ever!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What would you do in a situation where you were helping a customer who was really indecisive about which item to chose and the customer behind them (with a more expensive item) started to get annoyed.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Home Depot in Feb 2012
Interview
Applied online and received an automated phone call the next morning which gave instructions for next step in interview. Called number provided and was sent to a recruiter that possessed a very strong accent. Interviewer proceeded to ask three questions but due to the strong accent I had trouble understanding what he was saying. Great job Home Depot.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at The Home Depot in Jun 2009
Interview
It was very easy interview...nothing to it. Great job for recent high school graduate. They just asked some simple behavioral questions. Be prepared for questions like what are your strengths and weakness, but nothing to hard. Remember this is only an entry level position.