Interviews at Walmart
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at Walmart.
Interview experience
Based on 46,931 interviews
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Based on 46,127 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 44,354 interviews
About a day or two
Interview process at Walmart
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, rating is 7.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, rating is 3.
Interview process length
About a day or two
49%
About a week
30%
About two weeks
13%
About a month
5%
More than one month
3%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
71%
Background check
61%
Drug test
38%
Phone call/screening
28%
Group interview
19%
Least reported steps
Other
6%
Take-home/sample work
2%
They have no interview
2%
What candidates say about the interview process at Walmart
- It was great honset and straight to the point.Shared on April 27, 2022 - Overnight Stock Associate - El Paso, TX
- There really wasn't one. You get a call and they ask you where you want to work and what hours, and give you an orientation day. That was it.Shared on April 15, 2022
- Basic interviewShared on April 1, 2022 - Sales Associate - Chandler, AZ
Interview questions at Walmart
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- Again, standard questions. Job related experience, physical abilities, compatibility, availability, store related goals, etc.Shared on April 25, 2022 - Custodial Maintenance - Cornelius, OR
- "At what point in your life did you go above and beyond to help someone?"Shared on April 5, 2022 - Deli Sales Associate - Alexandria, KY
- They asked about my experienceShared on April 3, 2022 - Janitorial - Irvine, CA
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Interview tips at Walmart
Dress code for the interview
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)51%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)29%
- They didn’t have a dress code12%
- Formal (business suit)7%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)1%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Walmart
- Be open and HonestShared on May 7, 2022 - Hardware Sales Associate - Hardware Dept.
- Stay focus on building position titles that will benefit your employment outside this store.Shared on April 16, 2022 - Customer Service/Money Center Associate - Stone Mountain, GA
- Don't be scared, it's easy to get a job there just be on time, confident, and persistent. Call, schedule, show up, and show them what you got. Keep this mindset while working in order to maintain the …Shared on April 9, 2022 - Cashier - Ft. Pierce, FL
The first interview at Walmart
How candidates got an interview
- Other online job site24%
- Walk-In17%
- I called them14%
- Employee referral13%
- Other13%
How candidates received their first interview at Walmart
- Call received from HrShared on March 7, 2022 - Order Selector - Brundidge, AL
- Indeed staffingShared on September 13, 2021 - Stand up forklift operator - Laurens, SC
- Applied on indeedShared on May 5, 2021 - Frieght Handler - Moberly, MO
What candidates say about the interview preparation at Walmart
- Group interviews, they expect you to work immediatelyShared on May 2, 2022 - Picker/Packer - Reno, NV
- Bring your body and anything attached to it.Shared on April 25, 2022 - Cart Attendant - Fresno, CA
- Be a pharmacist or technicianShared on April 23, 2022 - Overnight Stocker - Muscle Shoals, AL
How long does it take to get an interview after you apply at Walmart?
- If you pass the assessment, which took me 2 years, then I would say immediatelyShared on May 13, 2022 - Team Associate - Lakewood, NY
- 1 week, orientation un organizedShared on May 12, 2022 - Picker and Packer - Chico, CA
- Transfer from other stoneShared on May 10, 2022 - Optician - Prosper, TX
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