I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at The Home Depot in Jan 2011
Interview
Applied mid prior month, called second week of following month, asked to come in for 1:1 interview following day.
Initial, brief phone interview with HR Manager.
1:1 Interview w/ HR Manager
Like many companies, interview was behavioral based w/ company provided job interview guides. Unfortunately, the questions were read from the book, making it hard to make a connection or to even feel as though interviewer was interested in my responses. While waiting in reception area employees that passed by were extremely friendly. Unfortunately, interviews seemed to be running behind schedule so candidates passed one another on their way in and out...awkward feeling. Observed one candidate taht had finished interviewing being asked to take a seat and wait for a moment, being taken back into the office and the interviewer leaving the interview to return to waiting prior interviewee that was asked to wait...not a great impression.
LOVED that all members, HR Manager, OP's managers, etc. wore the orange apron! Presented a united team, leveled playing ground for all employees! Definitely enforces a TEAM effect.
The company itself seems extraordinary!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service? What made it exceptional and what did you do? (Not verbatim, can't remember exact wording).
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Vernon Hills, IL) in Dec 2010
Interview
Sat down with the Merch. Exec. Mgr. and he asked me about 5 questions as it relates to my past experience and how it would apply to this job. Very easy questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to meet a specific deadline although you had a lot on your plate.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Myrtle Beach, SC) in Dec 2010
Interview
I applied online, about five to six weeks later I received a phone call from Home Depot's HR in Georgia. Called back, and went through a fairly short interview. About three or four questions. Then they told me the usual, "If your qualifications meet our requirements then you will be receiving a call back."
Just waiting on that call back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you be comfortable working in a dirty environment?