I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Sears (Newport News, VA) in Apr 2012
Interview
Sears, I must say, does the best in making sure it's potential hires are informed as far as what they are supposed to do. I filled out an application about a week before I received a call. I missed the initial call, but returned it and received a call back about an hour later to confirm my interview. I went into the human resource office on the day of my interview about 20 minutes before my scheduled time. Unfortunately, my interviewer was tied up in customer affairs and couldn't get to me right at the scheduled time, which gave me a little more time to prepare mentally. When she did come in, she was extremely nice and explained to me basically everything expected of me and pay rate. She scheduled the second part of my interview for the next day with the Operations Manager. Second interview lasted about 40 mins. Both of my interviewers seemed impressed with my experience as far as customer service. I was offered the job and accepted.
Took like 20 mins. Very easy but questions seemed random. It also seemed like management had no idea they had interviews scheduled cuz there were several of us waiting for a long time
The interview process can vary depending on the company and position, but here’s a general idea of what to expect:
1. Application Review: After applying, they’ll review your resume. If they’re interested, you’ll get a call or email to set up an interview.
2. Phone/Video Interview: A lot of places do an initial screening over the phone or via video call. They’ll ask about your background, why you're interested in the job, and how your skills fit the role. It’s usually a casual chat, but make sure to prepare by knowing the company and job description.
3. In-Person Interview: If you pass the initial screening
Fill application form to apply and wait few days before submitting it to the company. Had to provide personal documents and references from previous employers. Initially was interviewed on a phone.