Q&A for How to Get a Job at Walmart

Typically, you should hear back within a week of interviewing. If you don't, contact your interviewer for an update after a week and a half.

You can share your resume with Walmart by visiting their careers website and looking for the "Careers" or "Jobs" section. Search for open positions that match your skills and qualifications, then apply online by uploading your resume directly to their site. If you don't find a suitable position, consider uploading your resume to their general database for future openings. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience and skills for each position you apply to.

It might be due to incorrect entry, an expired password, account compromise, or a technical glitch. Double-check the password, reset it if necessary, and make sure your account is secure. If the issue persists, contact the company's support team for help.

Walmart may hire high school dropouts for certain positions, but job availability and requirements can vary. While a high school diploma is often preferred, opportunities may exist without it. Review job requirements and consider gaining relevant skills or experience to improve your prospects.

If you're getting a message that your email is already in use, it could be due to it being associated with a previous application, technical glitches, shared email accounts, or system updates. Try logging into your existing account or using the "Forgot Password" option. If the issue persists, contact the company's HR department or technical support for assistance.

Prescriptions for controlled substances typically won't count against you on a urine sample drug test if you have a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. However, it's essential to inform the testing facility or employer about any prescription medications you're taking before the test to ensure accurate interpretation of the results and consideration of your medical history. Failure to disclose prescribed medications could potentially lead to misunderstandings or complications during the testing process.

It can vary. You might hear back within a few days, or it could take a couple of weeks or more. It depends on factors such as the volume of applicants, the urgency of hiring needs, and the interview process timeline. If you haven't heard back after a reasonable amount of time, it's okay to follow up with the hiring manager or recruiter to inquire about your application status. Just be polite and express your continued interest in the position.

The assessment questions for a job at Walmart can vary depending on the position you're applying for. Generally, they may include situational judgment questions, multiple-choice questions related to customer service scenarios, and questions assessing your skills and experience relevant to the job. Additionally, there might be questions about your availability, work history, and basic math or reading comprehension. Make sure to review the job description carefully and prepare by practicing predictable interview questions related to customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Focus on understanding the test format, practicing, and identifying areas for improvement. Review instructions carefully, manage your time well, and seek help from mentors or tutors if needed. Stay calm, confident, and dedicated to improving your skills to increase your chances of passing the assessment and getting hired soon.

If you're having trouble creating an account or applying for jobs, first check your internet connection to ensure it’s stable. Clear your browser cache and cookies and try again. Use a different browser or device to see if the issue continues. Make sure your email address and password meet the website’s requirements. If you’re applying through Walmart’s website or app, ensure it’s updated. If the problem continues, contact the website’s support team or the store’s HR department for help. They can guide you or provide an alternative way to apply.

If you fail the Walmart assessment test, you may not receive a follow-up interview or job offer. The system typically indicates your test results automatically. When you log back into your Walmart applicant profile, it might show your assessment status as "not passed" or "ineligible." You may also receive an email stating you did not advance in the hiring process. If you're unsure, you can contact the store’s hiring manager or HR department to inquire about your application status and whether you can retake the test.

Yes. Check your schedules to manage both jobs without conflicts, consider part-time options to fit around your current job, be honest about your availability during interviews, and review your current employer's policies on holding multiple jobs. Good time management and communication are key.

Don't use drugs. If it's too late, you should drink a lot of water the days before the test and hope for the best. However, be cautious when drinking too much water, which can disrupt your electrolyte balance. Take vitamin B to prevent clear urine, and exercise to excrete the drug through your sweat. Alternatively, add bleach to the sample.

Yes, Walmart may hire people with felony convictions because it has adopted the ban the box policy. This means they don’t ask about criminal convictions on the application.

Yes, you can, as the minimum age for Walmart is 17. But for some positions you may need to be 18.

Yes, they do hire senior citizens. If heath or mobility issues are a factor, that may limit what positions you are eligible for.

Walmart hires anyone 18 and up (including seniors and people above 55) if they are appropriate for the job. With administrative functions like Finance and Accounts, the same applies for all categories.

It honestly depends on the disability and what it limits you from doing.

Generally speaking, a background check for employment may show identity verification, employment verification, credit history, driver's history, criminal records, education confirmation and more.

Walmart's minimum wage of $11 an hour, set in January 2018. But honestly, it depends on your work experience and job.

Go into Walmart's online career site. Put in your own zip code to narrow down the specific areas that have a part-time position available for something you qualify for. This will tell you what they have available.

The background check takes so long because of the research and reference checking that needs to be done to find out as much as possible about an individual's personal history. Also, it's not the only thing the management/hiring employees are doing all day, they have to keep doing their other management jobs too.

You're able to retake any of the assessment tests about 6 months after you failed.

Contact them again and ask if you're still eligible for an interview. If you know the name of the person you last spoke to, ask for them directly.