Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:06 pm Post subject: Interview! | |
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Hello everyone..I was on the other site/forum and found it was down so I decided to come here and see whats going on...
today I had my first interview..and It was cake...lol they said they would contact me in a week by phone or though the mail...hmmm???? well they are opening another store and I am praying I get the job...what do you guys think are the odds of me getting hired..??? also if they do call me, how many more interviews will I have to go.. and the lady said that growth at lowe's is fast and easy to gain..is this true??? |
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject: | |
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oh I wanted to ask also how I would go about getting into design/decor...do I need a degree for that??
thanks.. 
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Joined: 07 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject: | |
Your chances of getting hired are excellent. They need to get the results of your tests back before they can actually offer you a position. No you do not need a degree for any position. Tell them at your next interview, or when they call, that you will do whatever they need (to get your foot in the door) but that you really are interested in home decor and paint, that you feel you could do your best job there. Good luck! 
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Joined: 21 Jun 2005
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Location: Lowe's
| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:15 pm Post subject: | |
and you have about two more interviews to go through!  good luck
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:48 pm Post subject: | |
| thanks both of you for your replys and Im still waiting lol..but Im thinking positive..I told them Im willing to work anythng and have much experience to offer them..and I basicly said all the right stuff lol..so thanks again and Ill let ya know! | |
Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 25
Location: MI
| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:26 pm Post subject: second interview | |
 yay!! so I got my second interview coming up!! woohoo..im very happy, beleive me, because I just went through six interviews with target and they still have not hired me for management..and I was begining to think I was doomed lol..plus I worked for Target already and Im looking for something new..
hopefully I will end up at Lowes very soon.. |
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Joined: 19 May 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:26 pm Post subject: | |
| well good luck, lowes is a great company if you like retail, they are really growing and if you work hard and do the right thing ,you can get promoted quickly. i worked for lowes for 2years and recently left to go back to an outside sales job. not every one can work as an outside sales rep as not everyone is cut out for a career in retail. just a bit of advice, don 't complain to any one at work, if you have any complaints about lowes do, it here or take it home, mgmt does not want to hear it. (former flooring dept mgr) | |
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Location: MI
| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 12:52 am Post subject: | |
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Hi ivyclassic..and thanks..and yes I know retail can be difficult, however that is what all my experience is in..and yes I know not to complain..lol, because I hate hearing people complain myself I wouldnt want to ever sound like some people I have worked with before..Im one of those types of people who do the job without comlaining and I don't bitch that much about my job..to me its just stupid because if you hate your job and all you do is complain...simple sulution that no one ever does is get a new job!!haha..
but my plans are to work hard and grow in the company..so I am already in the mind state of working hard..which should be expected of me and anyone who works retail for that matter.. I just hope that lowes appreciates me and ya know even a simple thank you/good job..would be nice..I like to be noticed for my hard work..and so far many retail company's lack that in their managers..so Im hoping lowes is differant..or at least I will end up with nice bosses that are more aware of things. |
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Joined: 19 May 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:23 am Post subject: | |
| you sound like you have the right attitude, what position are u applying for and what state do u live in?i started as an hourly, then became a flooring specialist and then dept mgr. dept mgr is a very challenging position. although, you can really advance as far as you want with Lowe s and if you are good you can move up quite fast. i just didn t want to work nights and weekends anymore. good luck | |
Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:58 pm Post subject: | |
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thanks..well Im not sure what position..Im new to lowes and the home improvement so what would you recomend to start in??
I am able to do anything..lol and Im in MI, southeast area... I don't mind working nights and weekends, but yeah it does get old fast lol..but its retail. and thanks for the encouragement, I look forward to starting , I never thought I would say this but I can't wait to get working... haha.. and I have a good feeling about lowes..because like I said I was also going through many intereveiws at Target and It just didn't feel right, something didn't feel right with Target..and also I had a feeling lowes called me and sure enough they did..so I take this as a huge blessing if I do get this job..something differant to learn ya know..and im ready to learn.. |
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Joined: 19 May 2005
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| Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:28 am Post subject: | |
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well do you have retail mgmt experience? you can start as a csa(customer service associate) it is an hourly position , full-time is 39-40 hours a week. a specialist position is salried position plus some commission and bonus oppurtinity.you work a minimun of 48 hoursand dept mgr is salaried and about a minimum of 50 hours a week.again if you like retail, lowes is a good place to work,
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:31 pm Post subject: | |
| hi there, no I have no management exp..however I would love the opportunity for it..and my third interview is tomorrow!!woohoo..thanks for the info.. | |
Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:45 pm Post subject: | |
| oh and do you guys know how soon I will start...if I get hired tomorrow..???? the store that I will be at is now being built so Im not sure what is going on..thanks | |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: | |
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well it depend how far they ARE, IS THE BUILDING UP YET, IF IT IS THEY NEED TO GET MERCH IN THE STORE, THEY NEED TO TRAIN NEW WORKERS, THEY COULD HIRE YOU FAST BECAUSE THEY NEED PEOPLE. IT ISFUN AND EXCITING WORKING AT A NEW STORE. I WORKED IN A NEW STORE IN NY WHEN IT FIRST OPENED, VERY BUSY STORE
GOOD LUCK |
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: | |
| thanks!! well I think they need to put the racks up in the new store still and I still don't get why im having a fourth interview, I really hope they decide to hire me, because if they don't I could have been out looking for another job ya know. | |
Joined: 19 May 2005
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| Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 11:01 pm Post subject: | |
| wow 4 interviews are a lot. i had only one, but i had many years of retail and mgmt experience, stay positive, i wouls also interview with other companies just in case, good luck, i think you will get the job ! | |
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| Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:08 pm Post subject: | |
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thanks ivy..well now that I look in retrospect at the last interview I think I kind of made it look as if I was going for mangment, because I tried to say things that could back up my experience and I think I sounded more professional..lol so possibly it could be for managment..not sure..
thank you... yes I should be applying to other jobs just in case |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 12:21 pm Post subject: | |
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take whatever they offer you, if you are smart (i know you are) and i can tell you have the right attitude you can get promoted very fast, especailly when a new store opens , positions change very quick, some people get fired, some don t like the job and some are transfered out of a position because it is not the right job for them. This was my experience .The store I opened is a very busy store, a lot of turnover at first.
4 store managers in less than 2 yrs. keep the faith ,but go on other interviews in case Lowes falls through or you find that you do not like working there |
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:10 pm Post subject: | |
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thanks for the tips...and I visited a store by me recently and to be honest I could see myself working there(lowes) because its just my type of work and the atomosphere I liked..but the people at the store I visited told me I have the job..I just have one more interview to go through, I amgoing to try to bring up management and see how it go's..
thanks again...im crossing my fingers , tomorrow is the big day! |
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Joined: 19 May 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:00 am Post subject: | |
| well good luck, find out if they want you to enter a training program for dept mgr, or if they are offering you an hourly position, again ,take what they give you , but try to get more money whatever they offer, because raises are not much unless you get promoted into mgmt. good luck and keep in touch. | |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: | |
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raises aren't much..thats not good..hmm
well Im getting ready to go now so Ill let you know how it go's thanks again.and I will try to get more money..
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:38 pm Post subject: | |
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okay I got the job today woohoo, and the sm liked me I think, ..he shook my hand three times so that must mean he was impressed by me..lol
but anyway, okay im seasonal in paint/windows..so what does this mean guys, does this mean I have to work my butt off to get into lowes permantly??? well Im ready regardless, I just hope I don't get tossed down the road.. |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:36 am Post subject: | |
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well concrads i think? how many hours are you scheduled for, be careful if they hired you on a seasonal basis, that means after the 100 days of summer and business drops off they can lay you off. however if they like you they probably will keep you. they did that to a lot of people at my store so they didn thave to give them a review a t 90 days. take the job and see how it goes . Lowes is a good company , but to me its still retail, long hours nights and weekends and not the greatest pay
that is why i left Lowes, tired of retail good luck |
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Joined: 26 Jul 2005
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Location: MI
| Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:27 pm Post subject: | |
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thanks I appreciate it, and where I am located, the company pays pretty well..
and ya know they hired alot of people for seasonal..im not sure if Im one of them or not..but the sm told me basicly if you can't get through the store setup your gone..so I plan on working hard, and I also plan on going back to school for a teaching degree..because I don't want to work retail the rest of my life either lol... I think I can manage working retail half my life and teaching the other half haha.. thats my goal anyway.. thanks again.. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:49 am Post subject: | |
| well thats funny that you want to be a teacher, so did I , I was substitute teaching before I worked at lowe s. I started working at lowes because i neeeded a job for the summer . after the summer i was not allowed to sub , because i wrked too many days(ny state law for public schools) thats why i stayed at lowes 2 years, good luck | |