How to Apply for Wal-Mart Careers
Applying for a career with the Fortune 500 conglomerate Wal-Mart offers an ever-expanding field of opportunity. Whether an aspiring professional such as a doctor of optometry, truck driver, business executive, pharmacist, retail clerk, retail associate or store manager, Wal-Mart will reserve you a place if you can make the cut. From military veterans to college interns to graduates from prestigious MBA schools, Wal-Mart provides an opportunity to turn a job into a career rather than simply a paycheck. The application process begins on the Wal-Mart corporate website and from there moves offline to interviews, assessments and possibly an offer.
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Instructions
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Visit Wal-Mart’s corporate website (see References) and click on the link for "Careers." Potential employees have the option to apply for a diverse range of positions in retail, pharmacy, logistics, corporate, optometry and transportation. Click on the link for the division you would like to work for and search the available job openings. A pop-up window will appear.
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Register to gain access to current job openings on the Wal-Mart corporate site by clicking the “Join Now” button in the pop-up window. Once registered, log in with your username and password to begin viewing open positions.
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Click on the “Apply Now” button on any job ad that catches your interest and for which you have the required qualifications. The typical job application will take about 30 minutes to complete and remains open for 60 days for completion. Applicants must fill out the application, providing accurate details and divulging all requested information. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Candidates of interest to Wal-Mart will receive instructions via either email or phone regarding next steps in the hiring process.
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Attend all required interviews and pass any assessments required for the position in which you are applying. Many jobs will have some form of assessment, in addition to the interview, to help set candidates apart. In your interviews, be prepared to discuss your career goals and how Wal-Mart can help you reach your objectives. Even more important, prepare to discuss how you can contribute to Wal-Mart and help it meet company goals and objectives. Ask questions about Wal-Mart as well rather than simply answering questions. Such questions may include “Where does Wal-Mart see itself as an organization five-years from now?” or “How important is an experienced jewelry buyer for the new line of women’s accessories Wal-Mart plans to unveil next month?” Such questions show research before the interview and a keen interest to align your skills with Wal-Mart's objectives.
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Tips & Warnings
Wal-Mart conducts a variety of recruiting events throughout the year; it may be worth your time to visit one before applying to gain a good feel of the type of candidates Wal-Mart is recruiting (see Resources).
