I applied online. I interviewed at Sam's Club (Homewood, AL) in Nov 2016
Interview
I applied to Sam's Club, about 1-2 months ago. I got a phone call Friday about doing an interview. While on the phone, the lady asked my availability (even though she was looking at my application while on the phone with me). I told her I was currently working, but was looking for something FULL TIME. She then goes on to say "well we can't even go forward because you don't have open availability". So she then schedules me ANYWAY. Fast forward to the day of the interview, I get there 10 mins early and I still had to wait an extra 15 mins before the interviewer was ready. She didn't even acknowledge me, she had an employee (who was sweeping the floor) tap me on the arm and point at her. She then proceeds to walk at a fast pace, and I damn near had to jog to catch up to her. I introduce myself and she didn't even say anything. We take the stairs up and then she taps me on the shoulder and says "we don't wear our arms out, that's inappropriate". I am looking at her crazy, because my shirt was a professional shirt, it was a sleeveless blouse. So we sit down and yet again, my availability is brought up again EVEN THOUGH I discussed this with the previous lady. So then she says with an attitude "well we don't need someone with a set schedule, and I'm not going to even interview you because it would be wasting my time and yours". I felt disrespected and it honestly was a waste of my time because I actually came prepared for an interview. This is the LAKESHORE SAM'S CLUB (HOMEWOOD, AL). Terrible interviewer!! You can't treat someone who doesn't even work for you like that. I will never shop at that location again. Thanks for reading!
Informal interview. Just talked about the job and asked if I could do vaccinations and work part-time. Also asked if I was certified or not. No behavioral questions or formal questions at all. Seemed like they were already interviewing multiple candidates.
It was good process and was happy with the interview. Very easy going and I did not wait to see the person I was interviewing with. It was casual and I understood what the job entailed
The questions were so long, I felt like I was being asked to comprehend, memorize and synthesize, rewrite and regurgitate a novel in 60 seconds. Slow moving organization. Multiple rounds of interviews. Approx 6 weeks from 1st to last interview, ghosted for multiple weeks before final decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a take you demonstrated intelligent risk taking, innovation and strategic planning