Petsmart Hiring Procedure

Petsmart can't MAKE you work for them! If you are more interested in Petsmart than the other company, I would probably just let them know.

I have filled out an application with Petsmart twice online and have not received a reply. I tried to apply at the actual store recently and the manager said I had to do it online. Is there any other way to get an interview? Thanks!

Actually, that isthe only way. I think that the apps are screened by corp and only a few are forwarded to the stores. If you know anyone there, keep going in to the store and just make yourself known witout being a pest.

callikatie in Knoxville, Tennessee said: I have filled out an application with Petsmart twice online and have not received a reply. I tried to apply at the actual store recently and the manager said I had to do it online. Is there any other way to get an interview? Thanks!

Once you've applied online, go into the store and tell them you did. They usually print out the applications and will keep a hard copy in the store for a while. Then bug the crap out of them to look at it or find it and let you know when you can interview.

Online applications are stupid, and unless you have a freaking PhD in customer service, you probably won't get contacted first. Just go in there (after you've applied online) and ask for a manager.

Good luck!

I filled out Petsmart application online they called couple days later. They want me to come into store but this is not for an interview. She said it will only be about 30 minutes (what is the reasoning for this)? I really want this job and want to make a great impression any suggestions would help!

Thanks

I was actually wondering about the interview, i went for one today at PetSmart. They seem to have really liked me, but told me they will be contacting me for a second interview... is this normal or does that mean i'm not getting the job?

A second interview means they liked you and you are being considered for the job!

Does anyone have any information to add in actually making it through the interview? Or what qualifications they really look for to hire? Over the years I've applied at numerous Petsmart locations and not one of them ever offered me an interview. Now, if I had never worked in customer service or run a register I might be able to understand this, but I have over 8 years of register/customer service related work and never have I been interviewed for this company. I have all this experience and managed to get hired recently at Panera Bread Co. but not ever a Petsmart. What gives? I am totally an animal fanatic and would die to get a job in a place like this where they come in often. Any suggestions for the future? Thanks.

All aps are gone through on an as needed basis. Check the hiring board in the front of the store and make sure you are applying for a position they are hiring for at that particular store. If they are not hiring for a cashier at the store and that is the position you apply for probably no one will view your resume. (very possible. We haven't hired a cashier in ages because ours are awesome!)

Also, if you have very open availability you are more likely to get called.

We all love animals, but retail requires crazy hours and hard work. Don't expect love for animals to be a qualifier in any way. 99.9% of people who apply to PetSmart love animals.

Yeah, unfortunately loving the grounds of your job description is not necessary to work in a place.. But on the rest of the subject, I think either the company hires pushovers who are too lazy to leave (not likely) or the company is excellent to work for because almost NO petsmarts hire. lol. Or at least haven't called me. I have more than 8 years of customer service, retail and cashier operating experience; actually, it seems to be the ONLY type of job I ever get which works out in the end because they're great jobs. I do wish that people who shop there had some sort of favoritism benefits when hiring though because I usually spend almost half of my income there! Lol! Well, maybe in the future I'll get hired in one.. for now I'll be content with Panera. :D

Retalos_Ferocious in Mystic, Connecticut said: Does anyone have any information to add in actually making it through the interview? Or what qualifications they really look for to hire? Over the years I've applied at numerous Petsmart locations and not one of them ever offered me an interview. Now, if I had never worked in customer service or run a register I might be able to understand this, but I have over 8 years of register/customer service related work and never have I been interviewed for this company. I have all this experience and managed to get hired recently at Panera Bread Co. but not ever a Petsmart. What gives? I am totally an animal fanatic and would die to get a job in a place like this where they come in often. Any suggestions for the future? Thanks.

They actually like when you go in and talk to pet care associates. I work at petsmart currently. Make yourself known and be sure to tell them what kind of pets you have (we always ask what you have at home.)

Then try to do an application and call the manager. If we, the associates, already know of who you are, we are more likely to give input on you for the job (: