Job Interview at Walmart... > General Discussion

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:21:34 PM EDT

Well after sending out 22 different applications, walmart decided to call me back 3 weeks after submitting my app. The interview is at 11pm tonight for the night shift (restocking the store), we dont have the 24/7 walmarts in jersey.

So my question for the hive is: Any tips/advice on how to not fuck up an interview at walmart?

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:22:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Don't show up wearing a red polo shirt.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:24:13 PM EDT

[#2]

We have a secret hand sign for free pressure washers.

Keep a sharp eye and you'll figure it out.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:24:44 PM EDT

[#3]

Tuck your shirt in and speak clear English... Use complete sentences and be polite.

They'll be so scared your a company security mole you are guaranteed the job!

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:25:06 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Do show up wearing a red polo shirt.

I only have a black one, but I would do that if I had a red one... Just for shits and giggles...

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:25:11 PM EDT

[#5]

Wear a Target Tee shirt to the interview. Good for 10 points.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:26:54 PM EDT

[#6]

Rent a limo and show up dressed in a suit.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:27:26 PM EDT

[#7]

Do you by any chance happen to have an extra chromosome? Because that seems to be a requirement to get hired at my local Walmart.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:28:30 PM EDT

[#8]

Wear a tux and rip a really loooonngg fart.... Ketchup and onions...yep , thats what it tastes like.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:28:47 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Do you by any chance happen to have an extra chromosome? Because that seems to be a requirement to get hired at my local Walmart.

Unless being a gun nut qualifies as having an extra chromosome, I am normal for the most part

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:29:15 PM EDT

[#10]

Remember to bring a brief case and one of these:

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:30:54 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Wear a tux and rip a really loooonngg fart.... Ketchup and onions...yep , thats what it tastes like.

Just dont bring your half brother.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:32:50 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Wear a tux and rip a really loooonngg fart.... Ketchup and onions...yep , thats what it tastes like.

Just dont bring your half brother.

Fucking stalker! How did you know I have one!?!?!?!

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:33:34 PM EDT

[#13]

I just played the "qualified and naive" game with them. Worked like a charm

ETA: I needed this job for a short term gig to pay bills before joining the military. I don't think I've ever hated a job as much as wally world

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:35:38 PM EDT

[#14]

Another plus that they might like is that I have current cpr, aed, and first aid training.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:35:55 PM EDT

[#15]

just breathe....qualifications for working at walmart; Applicant must be alive.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:36:06 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Do you by any chance happen to have an extra chromosome? Because that seems to be a requirement to get hired at my local Walmart.

I literally LOL3d. Thanks.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:38:08 PM EDT

[#17]

Good Luck!

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:39:15 PM EDT

[#18]

Best of luck to you

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:41:11 PM EDT

[#19]

Wear clean socks and underwear to the interview and don't stick your fingers in your nose. You'll get the job.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:42:51 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Best of luck to you

Thanks! This is my 3rd job that I will be working now... The other two are photography for two local papers, and doing foreclosure clean outs.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:43:22 PM EDT

[#21]

Bring your own interpreter.

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:53:55 PM EDT

[#22]

Make sure you have a pulse during the interview.

Oh yeah, good luck

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:56:27 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Make sure you have a pulse during the interview.

Oh yeah, good luck

Well the pulse is good for now! But idk how its going to be during the interview!

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:39:17 PM EDT

[#24]

Well... Its FO TIME! AAR when I get back. Hopefully there will be no blading at 45...

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:46:08 PM EDT

[#25]

Show a passionate interest in their security systems, lots of questions about location and type of safe, hidden camera locations, cash drop and pickup times, etc.

Wear black BDUs with a 100' of 550 cord and a bunch of carabiners. Don't forget the balaclava.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:47:57 PM EDT

[#26]

Wear a suit or at least a tie and slacks

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:51:22 PM EDT

[#27]

Pass the Orion Survey.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:58:11 PM EDT

[#28]

good luck op. Im about to the point of sending apps to wallyworld and the like as well. I hope it turns around for you.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:58:35 PM EDT

[#29]

good luck...show up on time, short of a criminal backgound I don't think you could fail at a Walmart interview but I may be wrong. .it's a job.....take it until you find something else.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:59:23 PM EDT

[#30]

Don't show up drunk, don't wear a suit.
Business casual is good for a Wal-Mart job.
You have to be a different sort to work stocking at night.

Posted: 7/13/2010 6:00:20 PM EDT

[#31]

The dumber you are the more they will pay you... I worked at a wally for 3 years in my early 20s... Your in for a real treat my freind, the overnighters are mostly odd balls, They brought in a gentlemen who was literaly mentally handicap, I had to train him, and they started him out makeing more money then me.......

Posted: 7/13/2010 6:01:43 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Don't show up drunk, don't wear a suit.

Business casual is good for a Wal-Mart job.

You have to be a different sort to work stocking at night.

This cannot be stressed enough.

It gets weird at night.

Posted: 7/13/2010 6:34:02 PM EDT

[#33]

i did that very job in college, overnight stocking

i interview very poorly too but still got hired

around here they will keep you at part-time if it kills them 38-39 hours

during the interview the girl goes "why SHOULD walmart hire you?"

I'm like "well...i don't guess ya have to, I mean its not like im gonna kill ya if you don't, your tone is uncalled for I'm not threatening you to get the job"

her inflection made it sound stand-offish

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:48:05 PM EDT

[#34]

Well it seems I got the job!

The interview was done by a kid in his 20's that was half asleep, and the questions were RETARDED to say the least. They said I would be working full time. Didn't show up drunk, didn't have to blade at 45, and dressed in business casual.

But I going to have a few drinks now

They also said that they can work around my schedule for my other two jobs, so I'm happy to say the least!

ETA: Thanks for the support guys!

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:53:07 PM EDT

[#35]

Congrats!...

Now, my question: Business casual at Wallys.... that does include sweatpants doesn't it?....

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:55:27 PM EDT

[#36]

Tell them you are a member of ARFCOM but need the job to pay for a team membership.

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:55:53 PM EDT

[#37]

Congrats! I hope it works out for you.

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:56:37 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Tell them you are a member of ARFCOM but need the job to pay for a team membership.

That's pretty high on my list of things to buy... I should be getting it with my first pay check now that I will have a steady job

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:57:39 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Do you by any chance happen to have an extra chromosome? Because that seems to be a requirement to get hired at my local Walmart.

Hello, Welcome to the Wal-Mark

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:57:39 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
just breathe....qualifications for working at walmart; Applicant must be alive.

actually we have several door excuse me people greeters that i think might pass for dead

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:58:42 PM EDT

[#41]

Congrats dude!!

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:00:21 PM EDT

[#42]

Tell them you are just there for the employee discount on guns and ammo.

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:01:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Just make sure you're living and breathing.

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:03:06 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
Tell them you are just there for the employee discount on guns and ammo.

We dont have any guns or ammo at our walmart's in jersey....

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:04:46 PM EDT

[#45]

What am I missing about a red polo shirt?

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:06:07 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
What am I missing about a red polo shirt?

target gear

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:06:53 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

What am I missing about a red polo shirt?

Target

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:07:40 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Don't show up drunk, don't wear a suit.
Business casual is good for a Wal-Mart job.
You have to be a different sort to work stocking at night.

This cannot be stressed enough.

It gets weird at night.

could you expand on this?

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:09:31 PM EDT

[#49]

Good luck...

Posted: 7/13/2010 8:14:37 PM EDT

[#50]

congrats

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