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Originally Posted by Moogieotter
I worked at Walmart off and on for about seven years in the 90s including some hiring. They have a questionnaire that assesses your risk for internal theft and substance abuse issues. Just approach that questionnaire with your rose-colored glasses of innocence on and you'll be a OK. Just understand that removal of any item work supplies or otherwise is considered a big deal. They have some questions to weed out your opinion of illegal drugs just play it very innocent.
They used to also drug test I don't know if they do this anymore. The basics are mainly what they're after. It's all about availability punctuality and attendance. This might also tie in to reliability of transportation questions. If they get the sense that you will show up every day on time whenever they need you with a smile on your face and a good attitude you're going to be a ok.
Walmart is certainly not the most glamorous place to work but you can get steady regular income including health insurance as long as you have the right attitude and it's a profitable store. There is management potential but that's years away years of proven performance and you can move up some. Good luck!
moogs
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Thanks for the great tips! I did hear about that from doing research on here from past applicants and employees. Good thing that I did! That helped me pass the online test-
They want either black or white answers, so I'm guessing that the test you mentioned works the same way-
I'll be anti-drug for sure, ha ha. Not that I do anything anyways, lol. Oh, and I did see a youtube video of how they make a big deal out of stuff being taken out of the store, even by accident. If I'm not sure about something, I'll definitely ask if this or that is OK or not, etc....
It also helps that I put down that I'm "available" any day, and at any time. I would prefer to NOT work mornings, but beggars can't be choosers, ugh! I just hope that I will not be expected to work every single weekend, especially on Sunday when my husband is off work. Saturdays are OK as he works then.
I just hope that they don't ask me any difficult questions or worse, make me do a group interview and expect us to interview each other, or play their interview game of picking up cards. I hate surprises like that. I don't do improv well, lol.
As for my weakness, I really not the best liar, so the I enjoy working with people won't be that believable. I'm personable enough I think. So I think that this answer will be good enough as it doesn't really have much to do with the job (I'm so clever at times, lol).....
I wish that I was more technical. I don't know how to operate certain programs such as Excel that well, but I do have a basic understanding of how to use M.S word.
I have also been able to teach myself how to upload music to my laptop and tablet easily by searching information on the internet and by watching youtube videos. I've also been able to teach some of my friends how to text and perform basic computer stuff, so I am able to learn new things fairly easily.
How does that sound?
The tell me about yourself will start with how I live nearby and that I studied business and marketing in community college, and that I have extensive experience in the field of customer service and retail (which is true, just not about the companies I worked for, lol)....
As you can see from my resume, I've worked for a major retail store for a long time, so I'm used to dealing with lots of different types of people, and I'm flexible and familiar of what's expected of me in a retail environment. I'm a team player, but I can also work well on my own independently.
If I can change these answers to sound better, than please let me know before tomorrow if you can.
I'll also be sure to bring copies of my resume and cover letter in case neither can be found. I'll also be sure to close the interview by asking them when I can expect to hear back from them. And I'll express interest in the job and tell them that I'd make a good employee since I have the right experience an skills to do the job, lol.
Then I'll ask for a business card and follow up with a thank you letter. I just hope that I'll be able to b.s my way better than I think I'll can tomorrow, lol.
If I DO get the job, then I'll know better this time then to keep to myself. I'll be friendly to everyone, especially the boss even if I don't really like them. I'll always be nice to them unless they really cross a line. If that ever happens, I'll be as respectful as I can.
I heard that people who don't socialize a little with their coworkers are often let go of unless they have a special talent that's not easy to replace, ugh! Looking back, I did tend to last the longest at places to where I got along OK with most of the people there even though my main boss was a jerk.
Oh, I have no interest in management either as I can't handle stress that well. If I get this job, that's stressful enough for me!