I applied in-person. I interviewed at PeopleReady (Columbus, OH) in Oct 2011
Interview
Call and find out when the location is accepting applications (usually around 9 AM. Makes sure to bring all the usual information: valid state ID and Social Security card You will be given what I describe as an honesty test which is entered into a really old hand held device. Navigation for most people is very difficult. It asks questions like "If you saw another employee using drugs on the job, would you tell a supervisor? Supposedly these questions determine a person's eligibility to work the many retail assignment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of work do you do. If you want to work, it pays to be a "jack of all trades".