Hiring process information for an interview at Home Depot
As a major corporation with numerous retail locations, The Home Depot offers an automated pre-interview process for applicants to complete. The hiring process may begin anywhere from the day of the pre-interview to two weeks after submitting all the necessary hiring information. In addition to traditional interviews, The Home Depot performs drug screening and background checks on all prospective employees.
A Home Depot human resource representative typically delivers interview notifications over the phone. These calls consist of a few preliminary questions followed by the scheduling of an in-person job interview. Depending on the location, some Home Depot stores may conduct a second phone interview with a hiring manager. For sales and customer service jobs, hiring managers ask questions to gauge problem-solving and communication skills. Relating past working experience proves beneficial to applicants hoping to gain employment with The Home Depot.
Home Depot Store Merchandiser Interview Video
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties with The Home Depot.
Home Depot Employee: My job title was store merchandiser, and I’d do anything from stocking the shelves to inventory, and help out wherever I can.
Interviewer: What was the work environment like at The Home Depot?
Home Depot Employee: It was very up paced, physical. There’s a lot to do when you’re working at Home Depot.
Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working for The Home Depot?
Home Depot Employee: Again, the up pace, the always on the go because if I found myself with idle time, I would slack, so it kept me right there.
Interviewer: Please describe a typical day as a Home Depot associate.
Home Depot Employee: You come in, stock shelves, inventory, garden shipments, help people with their carts, going to and from their cars.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process with The Home Depot?
Home Depot Employee: The application is an ordinary application. They called me in for my interview. Drilling questions, like “Why do you think you’d be a nice fit for this job?”, “What can you bring to the table, to the Home Depot corporation?” After that, there was another callback interview basically saying days you’re going to be working, times, and what not.
Interviewer: Was it just an in-person application or did you have to go online?
Home Depot Employee: I actually went into Home Depot and got an ordinary paper application. Their online application was down.
Interviewer: What should an applicant wear to The Home Depot job interview?
Home Depot Employee: Just anything classy. Dress shirt and slacks should do the job.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
Home Depot Employee: What could I bring to the table, why I’m qualified for this job. They asked me a couple of physical questions; how much weight can I lift, can I stand or sit for long periods of time, and what not.
Interviewer: So that physicality had a big factor in getting hired?
Home Depot Employee: I wouldn’t say a big factor, but it was in there.
Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment with The Home Depot?
Home Depot Employee: Just have an upbeat attitude and just shoot for the stars.
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Positions:
Home Depot typically hires for the following positions:
Administrative Assistant, After Hours Truck Unloading Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Cashier, Customer Care Supervisor, Customer Service Coordinator, Freight Team Member, General Maintenance Associate, General Warehouse Associate, Home Décor Collections Customer Service Representative, Installation Sales Associate, Installation Service Associate, Inventory Control Associate, Lot Associate, Office Associate, Paint Sales Associate, Sales Associate, Stock Associate, Store Manager, Transportation Coordinator
Application:
View the Home Depot Application and apply for the Home Depot job you want.
Possible Home Depot Interview Questions:
Prepare for your interview by reviewing the questions below. Think about how you would answer these types of questions.
- What kind of experience do you have with tools and home improvement?
- You encounter a customer who doesn’t know the first thing about home improvement. How would you interact with the guest to meet their needs?
- If you were a tool, what kind of tool would you be?
- Do you shop at Home Depot?
- Which departments are you strongest in?
- Tell me about a time when you delivered outstanding customer service
- What would you do to improve the store?
- A customer comes up to ask a question, the phone is ringing, and the manager is paging you. What do you do?
Common Interview Questions:
Make sure you think about these frequently used interview questions and answers before your interview.
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- Should I bring anything to the Home Depot interview?
- What education level (high school or college) is required for the job?
- What other questions do they ask? How should you answer certain questions?
- What should I wear, or how should I dress for an interview at Home Depot?
- How much do they pay? Will they ask about salary expectations, if so what should I say?
- Does Home Depot drug test?
- What about second interviews? When should you expect a call after the interview?
JT Ulmna:
A good driving record and no criminal record probably also help. Show that you are dependable by stating that you are a student that works full-time if that is the case. My other home depot interview tip that I have heard is to wear something orange — that might just be bs.
MiChael:
Wearing something orange I’ve heard of this too my uncle works for home depot he said key to getting a job with them is to be yourself don’t act nervous when your waiting on them or when your talking to them one-on-one in the interview process think fast when answering questions and never use the word “Ugh” it makes you sound stupid like you really have to use that much brain power to answer a simple question. At least have some knowledge of hardware or else your gonna end up being a stocker, cashier, or possibly clean up always smile even if it doesn’t sound like your chances are too great and act enthusiastic they like people with energy
Linda Knol:
Two pointers I can give (I work at HD) When filling out on-line app., apply for many different positions. And re-do your app every 6 months. They’ll only call you if you’ve applied for the position they have open at that time and they only look at apps within the last 6 months. Also, they won’t call you for an interview if you haven’t filled out an on-line app. And if you know anyone in the store, ask that person to ask HR to pull your app. for an interview.
Adriano P. Paller:
I applied at Home Depot online and I received a job alert. I went immediately to their store at the left side of College Blvd. I asked
the lady in the counter if the HR personnel receive my application online. They asked my SS Number, then said we will check if your application is here. I called weekly on the phone and always ask my
SS Number. This is my 3rd month of waiting the status of my application as a Lot Associate. I hope they’ll look into my email not
to be asking my SS Number and tell me if they’ll accept me or not.
ashunandal:
hi,
i applied for cashier position at home depot on 13th dec and got phone interview on 14th. they asked some general customer service questions and scheduled my one to one interview with manager for 17th.interview went very well and they asked me to sign background check forms. they started my back checks next day (got confirmation from my past employers). i got another call today (29th) after 12 days of first interview for final interview. can anyone tell me what can i expect in final interview??
coleco:
Do you need a college education to work full time?
Harold York:
@coleco I don’t think so, it says they start hiring at 18, that would mean that you could start possibly with a high school degree full time.
jeff:
I would like to add that to work at Home Depot you should know why you applied there in the first place and it should be a very good reason. It will up your chances of getting hired.
Kaylee:
Do I need to have knowledge of the products to be able to work there?
chris:
I think it’s really important to have open availability if you wanna work at Home Depot. They may need you there as early as 6 am, so if you are a morning person, this may be perfect for you.
Sam:
If you have a criminal record, will it be a problem in getting a job at home depot?
andrea voorde:
ive checked on my app. and was told i would get an interview i havent heard anything . i have checked on my app several times . i have cashier experience and been a crew leader at a gas station and have forklift experience . thank you
Monica:
I have an interview tomorrow this will be my third interview with home depot in less than a year, I don’t know what I am not doing, or what I am doing wrong, the last one I went to I was told that I was definitely in consideration but I didn’t receive a call. I’m hoping I can improve whatever the problem was and win them over this time for sure.
Joe:
Did you ask for the position? If not why not?
fs:
I have filled out application on line 3 times already. I have a great work history, 20 years with my now employer. I would like to move indoors now. I know tools, building materials, lawn and garden. I am close to 4 Home Depot’s. I am extremely dependable taking with me months of sick days and vacation days. I have yet to be called in for an interview.
scott:
What kind of things does Home Depot look for on a background check?
izzy:
Should I keep calling to find out my application status or keep hoping someone will call me back about a job interview?