I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement in Feb 2010
Interview
Had to interview with HR Manager, Zone Manager, and Store Manager before being offered the job. A ton of "tell me about a time when" type questions. I filled out the application on the in-store computer and was called for an interview about a week later. It took a total of approx. 2 weeks to be hired.
The good: Lowe's promotes from within if at all possible
The bad: Starting pay tends to be low, particularly in this economy
The ugly: Retail hours. Say goodbye to weekends, holidays, etc
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time that you had a disagreement with a fellow employee; how did you handle it
I interviewed at Lowe's Home Improvement (Zephyrhills, FL)
Interview
Rather easy interview process. There were only a handful of questions that were pretty standard for a retail position. When the interview was scheduled, I was told it was one person, but ended up being another person conducting the interview, which wasn't a big deal, but when you go in to the place it's nice to ask for the correct person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time that you've gone above and beyond for a customer?
It was Easy and I was able to get the job done. It was a good experience and I had a great time. Questions asked were about my experience with home improvement.
Pretty easy interview. Basic questions about work history. What experience you have pertaining to the role. A few scenario questions about customer interaction and teamwork. Pretty much show confidence you can handle the job.