I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Sam's Club
Interview
A couple weeks after applying, I received a phone call requesting an interview. We agreed upon a date and time and I showed up then. I was over-dressed, especially since the interview took place at a table in the cafe area and was led by an on the clock COS reading from a packet. I was then asked if I had time for a second interview right away. I said yes. I waited at that same table until a manager could come over. About a week after they called asking for a third interview. This was essentially a "you're hired" interview with paper signing. I then let them know my basic availability, both for scheduling and for training. To be efficient, they train multiple hires at the same time, so I had to wait a week or so until others were hired. I started on-the-job training about a month and a half after my initial online application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There really wasn't. Mostly just run-of-the-mill basic interview questions, many of which don't exactly apply to a college student just looking for a job until graduation. This would include career choice questions.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Sam's Club (Ithaca, NY) in Feb 2013
Interview
Found the job on university website and applied. Within a week they asked me to come in for an university interview where there was a 2:1 interview that lasted around half an hour. Everything was behavioral and asked about my previous experience and interest in Sam's Club. A lot was mostly just why I wanted to work there. Stil haven't heard back for second round interviews yet though.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sam's Club
Interview
Interview with the team leader, then the store manager, followed by a meeting with the HR associate, a drug test, lots of paperwork, and then orientation. Interviews were to the point, no odd-ball questions or unexpected bombshells. Largely customer-service oriented...play up your people skills! Also, just because associates on the floor may dress in casual clothing does NOT mean that it is appropriate interview wear--they really do care that you try to look nice!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not much to work with here--all of the questions were of the "Describe a time you dealt with a difficult customer, what was the situation, and how did you handle it?" and "Describe a time you went out of your way to help a customer..." variety. Prepare a number of versatile anecdotes that emphasize customer service if you aren't a good impromptu speaker.