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Updated Feb 29, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Houston, TX (took 3 days)

Interview phone questions were strictly down the line of the WalMart job skills for the position, 12 of them. Face to face interview consisted of a "what if scenario" business plan development and presentation to a panel consisting of the HR person, and 2 Market Managers. 20 minutes to prep and 10 minute presentation. 2 of us were brought in at the same time given same criteria and prep time. Unfortunately the second person to present had an additional 10 mintues (my presentation time) to mentally walk through his more to improve overal presentation. That this gave an advantage to the 2nd one.
Overall, thought the process was very shallow, not much face time to really sell yourself.

Interview Questions

questions were basic to those skills expected of a retail store manager.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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4.0

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Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2009 in Ypsilanti, MI (took a day)

It was a very painful experience. I felt like the interviewer did not like me personally because of how I look. Anyway, Wal-mart is a cool place to shop but a horrible place to work at or interview at. Good luck.

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Tell me about yourself.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 (took 3 days)

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How have you ensured that you have kept Wal-marts image in the community?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 in Jacksonville, AR (took 3 weeks)

2 phone interviews, then a "walk thru" where I had to tour with associates in different ares of the store. Finished with a quick panel interview where I had to talk for 1 Minute about why I was the best candidate.
Very professional. I thought that it all went good, but the position was given to a different candidate.

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Described some customer-focused actions you've taken or policies you've implemented that have produced positive results. Give me a specific example.

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Have you ever been in a situation in which you had to redirect the activities of others to be in accord with the organizations vision and values? What did you do?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2008 in Columbus, OH (took 2 weeks)

The process started with a phone interview from Human Resources. The next step was a panel interview with HR, and the Market Manager. The next step was a store tour with a competing candidate, HR, Market Manager, and a member of the Regional team. This tour consisted of an analysis of competencies, knowledge inquiry and skill check.

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What is the most important quality that a store manager must possess to be successful?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2009 in Atlanta, GA (took 2 days)

The interview was a 2-day event:
Day 1: Initial behavioral phone interview
Day 2: In-person interview consisting of panel interview (behavioral) with the Market Manager and his/her team followed by a graded store walk and P&L review.

The interview was superfluous and for the most part, the Walmart Market Managers have decided who they are going to hire prior to the actual interview. I was fortunate to have corporate sponsorship and was selected for the position.

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Decsribe a time when you were asked to do something that violated your integrity. What did you do?

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Describe the most diverse team you have every managed. What difficulties di you encounter and what did you do?

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Negotiation Details

Offer was not negotiable

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 3 days)

Two competency based phone interviews ; first with the market human resource manager, second interview with Market Manager. Walk thru based off of four specific areas in the store. Food, Apparel and Electronics, Backroom and P & L review and daily Store Manager recap.

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