I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Kmart
Interview
Pretty relaxed, many situation interview questions, friendly. They contacted me within a week of applying, and the entire process took about another week. It was relatively straight-forward. They didn't notify me of a dress code, but I was dressed business casual.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Kmart (Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, OH) in Aug 2011
Interview
I was hired as a temp, so the interview process was really more of a quick rundown of what was expected of me. We were told the basics: appearance, bathroom breaks, lunch hours, etc. I felt it was lacking in how to treat customers, and a ridiculous amount of time was spent on sexual harassment policy. Never realized it was such a big problem.
It was quick because they desperately needed seasonal employees. She asked the questions listed below, and hired me on the spot. Called back a couple hours later to say my background check came back clear and asked if I would attend orientation that day. I declined so Orientation started the next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Tell me about a time you delivered excellent customer service. How do you manage doing multiple things at once. When are you available.