I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at PetSmart (Palm Desert, CA) in May 2012
Interview
I knew the manager which is how I found out about the position. I didn't have any experience prior. The process began with a quick interview, then paperwork, and finally some light studying/written testing of policies and safety procedures. There was also a personality type test. I think I took the policy test too seriously because it seemed like management was less concerned that I learned the material and more concerned I finished everything and got started working. The personality test obviously isn't something that can be studied for, and the desired answers seem very obvious. However, I have heard that some people completely fail it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Strengths and weaknesses, why I want to work there
Very short, to the point with questions about yourself and your current career and it requires a phone call with the Salon Leader after the initial interview. You must also speak with the store leader
I applied online. I interviewed at PetSmart (Vienna, WV) in Apr 2024
Interview
Applied online, received text messages, then received a phone call to set up an in person interview, showed up 2 managers were present, asked a few questions, professional and personal like where I want to go, what other experiences I have, thoughts on other things, 2 days later I believe it was, I got a call offering me the job and giving me the start day
You go in and talk to the store manager with the usual interview questions about strengths and weaknesses. No need to worry, very simple and easy. Process is very smooth