How to Get a Job at HomeGoods
A member of the TJX Companies corporate portfolio, HomeGoods includes roughly 400 locations in the United States. The major retail chain needs to hire aspiring workers to fill job vacancies throughout each location. Hiring takes place with regularity for entry-level jobs and professional careers. The interview process involves a casual and uncomplicated system of hiring forms and 1:1 job interviews at preferred locations. Applicants briefly meet with representatives, generally supervisors or store managers, in laid back and informal settings to answer questions about the position and the possibility of employment.
General Expectations
The average HomeGoods interview lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Interviewees respond to inquiries into past jobs, career goals, retail settings, and expected pay. HomeGoods interviews generally feature little-to-no pressure, as managers make applicants comfortable and talk openly about personal and professional interests. A HomeGoods applicant may respond to interview questions like: "How much do you think we should pay you based on your experiences?", "Do you feel you could perform all job duties expected of you?", and "What is the most difficult thing you've ever had to do?"
Respect the Process
Applicants should still regard the hiring process with utmost respect and treat all personnel accordingly. Though a personal and informal process, the HomeGoods interview system screens potential associates for customer service abilities, as well. Workers should maintain extreme levels of courteousness and vitality while on the clock. Job seekers able to memorize and follow protocol to exact specifications regularly receive favorable treatment during interviews.
What to Wear
Professional dress also remains a general expectation placed on candidates throughout the hiring process. Khakis or slacks and button down shirts for men or sensible dresses and skirts with tasteful tops for women serve as ideal wardrobe choices.
HomeGoods Stocker Interview Video
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties.
BHomeGoods Stocker: Sales floor, and I pretty much stocked shelves, and then people would always have to move chairs and big couches and stuff. The people on the sales floor would move it to their car. Then we’d set up the furniture, put stuff out. Just make sure the shelves aren’t destroyed because they always were.
Interviewer: What was the work environment like?
HomeGoods Stocker: It wasn’t a bad place to be. Everybody was working, I always had something to do so time would just go like that pretty much. There would be the down times when people aren’t there, but the weekend or something; always doing something.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process?
HomeGoods Stocker: I just filled out typical paperwork. Then four to seven days later I called them, and then they were like, “Yeah we can setup an interview.” Went in, they just gave me the job. I didn’t even have to wait for them to call me or anything. They just gave it to me right there. It was pretty easy.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
HomeGoods Stocker: I remember specifically, “Oh, are you all right with $7.25?” Because I was minimum wage. I was like, “Yeah.” I remember that one. Then they just asked me how I’m doing in school and stuff, and I was doing fine. It really was a very short interview. I remember it was a few questions and they just gave me the job and I was like, “Sweet.”
Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment?
HomeGoods Stocker: Just make sure you’re on your game because they did fire people that didn’t do what they were doing. It’s not that hard of a job. They’re pretty chill there, TJ Maxx, they have a chain. Once you work one place there’s five different stores they run, so all around the country if you want to transfer you could probably transfer to other stores that are similar. Real advice is just go get it, it’s nothing too difficult.
mitchell says:
does HomeGoods drug test, and if they do what kind of test is it?
Ruth Marie Adkins says:
I enjoy shopping at HomeGoods and would like to work there.
Kelsey says:
I actually had an interview with HomeGoods last night – 3/17/14- and I was offered a job by the head manager right on the spot.
You need to present yourself in a professional manner.
Eye contact is important. Make your schedule as available as possible.
Be able to withhold a conversation.
Link your interest in the career towards merchandising, fashion, or interior design.
The interviewer most likely has studied merchandising, so relating your interest to that degree gives them someone just like them selves. You need to be able to interact with customers. Customer service is very important with this job. You will be asked several questions that link towards customer service. Also make sure you include something about the upkeep of the store . That’s also very important. Keep your chin up. Be able to think quickly. There are always questions in any interview that you will NOT be prepared for. Be ready to go. Go to a TJ MAX, Marshalls, or HomeGoods and get an application. Show interest in the store line.