I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Memphis, TN) in Apr 2011
Interview
Basic online application, providing work history, etc.... Applied for a specific job (Ie, not random resume submission). Got a phone interview within about 3 weeks, which was pretty basic and standardized. Followed up with an in person interview with the hiring manager. Interview was standardized, and basically for show. The manager had already to hire the group he was interviewing assuming no negatives popped up in the interview. None did.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you respond if a customer is being difficult or abusive?
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Home Depot (Costa Mesa, CA) in Apr 2011
Interview
If you know anyone who works for the company, have them hit up the HR rep for the store and they can get your application placed to the top of the list. I first received a link to an online test, i was then followed up with a phone interview after i passed the online test. After that I was contacted by the store HR rep who had me interview with the department manager. 2 weeks after the interview i was called back to go over some paperwork and offered the job. Then they send you to a drug test... hired a week after that...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not having much home improvement experience, why do you feel Home Depot is the best fit for you?