I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Grafton, WI) in Nov 2013
Interview
It helps to know someone, otherwise look to get hired on in the spring as a seasonal worker and you will likely find a way to be kept on.
You'll need to wear a collared shirt to work, so wear one to the interview.
Be prepared to wait for your interviewer, as the person you need to see has many responsibilities. They are not a hiring specialist, but an assistant manager with other responsibilities.
Unless you know someone, they do their hiring off their online application. If you have a history of showing up for work dependably and you can pass a drug test, make sure you say that in your comments.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be ready to discuss how you dealt with a beligerant customer, or coworker.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Home Depot in Apr 2014
Interview
The interview process was straight forward. I got called in for an interview, the asked very simple and basic questions. I was asked to wait and then immediately met with the store manager for another/final interview. The questions were simple and easy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions were basic, they are honestly just making sure you are physically capable of doing the work and don't have a criminal record.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Indianapolis, IN) in Feb 2014
Interview
Part-time positions advertised at stores & online. Applied online. Received robo call to expect a call about job opening & phone interview. Received call / set-up interview with HR manager. Simple interview. Asked to walk store to familiarize myself with the store & think of any questions I might have. Walked the floor for about 1/2 hour & talked with other associates about their jobs & how they liked working for Home Depot. All positive.
I believe I was probably being observed on CCTV to watch my actions & interactions with others. Invited to meet store manager. Simple interview with some customer / associate interaction questions & my personal feelings about shopping & dealing with others. Offered a different position (no pay difference) & something I felt might be more to my liking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
None. Actually the whole process was quite laid back, casual & comfortable. The "walk around" the store was probably the most unusual event in the whole process.