I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PetSmart (Madison, WI) in Jan 2014
Interview
The interview was very laid back and simple. I was interviewed in the manager's office by the assistant manager, however the store manager was in the office doing other things and basically joined in the interview process. I applied online and heard back from PetSmart approximately 1 month later. I had minimal grooming skills when applying so I was told that I would need to start off as a bather, but would be sent to the next grooming academy. One week after the interview I was called in to do an offsite drug test and on-boarding. I was officially hired 3 or 4 days later and started work the same week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your favorite/least favorite dogs to groom.
Easy and straight to the point. They asked pretty basic questions. It was the assistant store manager and the pet stylist supervisor. They asked me what kind of dog I think I would be. Although I panicked and said a chihuahua, they enjoyed my answer.
Straightforward, was referred by current employee, asked technical questions about grooming. I did not do very well they did not extend offer. hopefully next time. kind interviewer was understanding, suggested I study grooming for next time.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at PetSmart in Sep 2022
Interview
Interview process was simple and fairly straightforward. A lot of basic questions. No experience was needed. Manager was kind and friendly and made my first ever job interview non intimidating