I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams in Jul 2011
Interview
I applied for the Management Trainee Program online through the Sherwin Williams website. I was contacted by a recruiter about a week after I submitted my application. I informed him I was looking for work in a specific city because I was relocating there. He said once I got there we could schedule a phone interview.
The recruiter scheduled the interview, emailed me at the last minute to reschedule, and then missed the interview because he scheduled something else around the same time. I found that very disrespectful, as I spent almost an hour waiting (in addition to the time I spent prepping) for the call until he told me what had happened. He called me the next day, and asked fairly easy and generic questions.
He asked if I was willing to relocate. I said I was, but not for a little while, because I had just signed a lease on an apartment that I could not break. The recruiter explained that even though I had applied for a listing in the city I lived in, I could not stay there once training was done due to a lack of available positions. I would have to relocate about five hours away if I wanted the job. The was no help with relocation costs if I had to break my lease or pay rent on two places.
Overall, I felt the interview process was very unprofessional. They need to be more specific on what they mean by "relocate." I feel they should not list openings in a certain city if they cannot guarantee space. I felt my time was wasted especially since I was upfront about the fact that I had just moved to that city.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2026
Interview
First, there was an introductory phone call. Next, I visited the store in person. After that, I had a Zoom interview with the recruiter to further discuss the opportunity and role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have previous experience in the paint industry.
I applied online. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams (Short Hills, NJ) in Jun 2025
Interview
Phone call interview with recruiter asked questions about previous experience in sales, prior product knowledge, and explained the role and possible promotion opportunities. Only first round of interview process. Training program is at store location for those who are or are not interested in that
I applied online. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams in Dec 2024
Interview
Started with a phone interview after the application submission. Then the in store interview was scheduled. You're told to print out questions to ask the interviewer. Left on read and ghosted by recruiter after interview. Unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They hand you questions to ask them about the role and program.