I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Office Depot (Houston, TX) in Sep 2010
Interview
My initial contact was as a walk in applicant in response to a Now Hiring sign. I was given an application even though I had a thorough prepared resume'. I was also asked to take the personality test immediately for consideration of my application to move forward. My first interview actually took place that same day with the store manager. Highly impressed, she cut our visit short due to "no need of more information" she was satisfied with my credentials and wanted to expedite the interview process to the other two managers. Upon my return for my second interview, the manager asked me about knowledge of technology. After I basically "spoke an unfamiliar language" as far as he was concerned, he set me to meet with the then Technology Sales Manager. Suffice it to say my knowledge even exceeded his so he shifted the interview to my sales ability in regard to the company's Product Protection Plans and Tech Services. My experience with that was also greater than he expected so I was offered the position. At that time, the store was not my idea of 'well organized' and the last so-called sales manager with whom I interviewed made candid derogatory comments about two of those who would become my future coworkers. As for my perceptions of those I had come in direct contact with, only the store's main manager gave me any impression of real competence.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
(Unexpected) Do you think you could sell a Product Protection Plan?
I applied online. I interviewed at Office Depot (Orlando, FL) in Apr 2015
Interview
Very straight forward. Nothing like I expected reading from all the review tips and preparations. It was a rainy day and the manager took some time to actually start the interview.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Office Depot
Interview
Online application (1 hour), 130 question quiz in the store, 35 minute first interview, 1 1/2 hour second interview. It was a little lengthy for a part-time store position. I'm unsure why the application process is so drawn out. Happy I got the job but, hmm.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Office Depot (Charlotte, NC) in Jul 2014
Interview
Initially, the interview was done after speaking to the Store Manager and it followed up with one interview where I was probed about a criminal record. Considering I've worked for the company before I don't believe that was a unnecessary conversation. All it took was a question and some initial investigation. Likewise, I didn't have anything to hide. After the interview I waited a week until I heard anything about the initial job, but given the week passed and I was hired the interview proved my word was my bond and I was hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the most difficult thing "you've" ever done?