Job interview

[Band Saw Box]

Hello all
I got a call yesterday for Lowe's here in Hampton and I have an interview for a job this coming Monday. This will be the first job interview I've had in over 25 years. Would you please pray God would give me favor with them. I really want to go back to work. Thanks for the prayers.

 

[Cwalker935]

Wishing you the best on your interview and will include you in my prayers.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Cody.

 

[penmaker1967]

good luck on the interview you will do just fine

 

[southernclay]

Prayers sent Dan, that's great news!

 

[triw51]

May God grant you wisdom in your interview. That you be able to have peace and be relaxed during the process.

 

[asyler]

done!! may you feel His peace and the confidence to do well

 

[wyone]

You got this! just remember, even though it is slightly different, you ARE qualified and you love to demonstrate your years of experience. Good luck!

 

[bjbear76]

My wife has 21 years in at Lowes. Good place to work. Wishing you the best!

BTW, I love when she brings "work" home with her......she keeps my shop stocked with all the latest gadgets

 

[Jim15]

You will continue to be in my prayers.

 

[TBCbushings]

Good Luck!! I guess Ill see you in there!

 

[glenspens]

Good Luck ...you will do fine just be yourself ........

 

[Akula]

You got this, like others have posted, just be yourself.

 

[stonepecker]

We will add your need to the prayers we do daily.

Good luck in the interview. Keep your head up.

 

[jcm71]

Firm handshake, and look 'em in the eye!!

 

[jscola]

Praying for you

 

[magpens]

I'm sure you'll do just fine and will get the job !!

 

[jsolie]

You got it!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks for all the comments and prayers. I know I should dress nice but do you think my tux would be over doing it? :biggrin:

 

[TimS124]

Yeah, the tux is over the top...the store manage will think you're after their job...

 

[GaryMGg]

Thanks for all the comments and prayers. I know I should dress nice but do you think my tux would be over doing it? :biggrin:

A tux is ok so long as you wear a well worn-in tool belt with it.
Otherwise, they'll think your a noob. :biggrin:

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Dress one level above the dress code on the job - collared uniform shirt = tie!

 

[TellicoTurning]

I interviewed with Lowe's in Jeans, tennis shoes and a polo shirt... I got the job and worked there 6 months before they cut hours to the point that it was costing me money to commute to the job.... most of the clerks in the store dressed like slobs... baggy shorts, t-shirts, baggy jeans, etc....

If you sound like you know about the departments, you'll do fine.

 

[plano_harry]

Prayers for you to get the job Dan.

 

[turncrazy43]

Dan, great news on the interview. Best of luck with that and hope you land the job. Prayers for your success.
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Everyday I'm vertical is a great day

 

[SteveG]

I interviewed with Lowe's in Jeans, tennis shoes and a polo shirt... I got the job and worked there 6 months before they cut hours to the point that it was costing me money to commute to the job.... most of the clerks in the store dressed like slobs... baggy shorts, t-shirts, baggy jeans, etc....

If you sound like you know about the departments, you'll do fine.

I read Chuck's post, and thought of a strategy you might "employ" (pun intended). If you are applying to work as a sales floor associate, go to one department, get a sense for what is where on one isle.(Essentially memorize the layout and products being offered. Do not go crazy here...keep it simple.) Then, if you are confident you can pull this off, tell you interviewer what you have done in prep for the interview.Tell him/her that if you were a customer looking for drills and drill bits, it is at this end of isle 3. The Dremel tools are at that end. In the center area there are the saw blades, etc. You get the idea. You can impress the guy who would hire you that you are serious about the job AND capable. This will leave a very favorable impression. It is a way to stand out from the crowd, and could work out for you, and land the job.

After being in the Navy for 21 years, I have been self-employed all the rest of the time. So this suggestion is just something I worked up in my mind (a scary place!), and is not based on personal experience. So please take it for what it may be worth. I hope you are successful in getting back to work quickly.

 

[markgum]

prayers for a successful interview Dan.
:eat:

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Dan - will keep thoughts of you close tomorrow. Hope it goes well and you have to make a decision (do I take the job or not?).

 

[Band Saw Box]

Lot's or prayers and great tips. There is a gentleman from our church at retired from the store I applied to he going to put in a good word for me. When I'm offered the job I will take it and I work there until I retire.

 

[Phillip Kelley]

Good luck!

Wishing u the best n your endeavors! Sometimes the good Lord gives us the desires of our heart!:bananen_smilies026:

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Dan, I was in management at Lowes for 9 years, remember this time of year Lowes is hiring what we called 89ers as on day 89 they were let go. We hired them for the spring season and did keep some of the best workers but only maybe 5 or 6. The departments that the most were let go from were the garden center and the seasonal dept (lawn mowers etc). A good dept to get into and stay would be flooring, paint, appliances , electrical and plumbing.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Phillip. I heard about a man God came to and told him he would give him his hearts desire. He told God. I alway wanted to visit Hawaii but I can't fly and I hate boats even more..so build me a bridge to Hawaii. God said my son that just about impossible what with the distance and the depths of the ocean is there something else. We'll God you know I'm divorced my first wife alwayes said I didn't understand her and now my new wife is saying the same thing, give me the wisdom to understand women. After a slight pause God said Did you want 2 lanes or 4.

 

[Sataro]

Good luck on your interview Dan! Will be keeping you in our prayers.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Roy I do believe that it was a seasonal position, but I'm claiming it going to become a permanent. They are going to want to keep me.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Great attitude
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Roy I do believe that it was a seasonal position, but I'm claiming it going to become a permanent. They are going to want to keep me.

 

[oneleggimp]

Prayers for you, my friend.

 

[oneleggimp]

Could wear a tux shirt and bow tie under bib overalls with a cummerbund over the biballs and with white sox and boondockers. Make a real statement.

 

[BJohn]

Dan I just saw the posting, but saying a quick prayer. Remember luck is were preporation meets opportunity. Your prepared so meet the opportunity head on.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Roy, Ernie and John. I just got home, I think the interview went well. They just started using a new interview for today and I was the second person to be interviewed using the form. Now it just a matter of finding out when I'm going to start.

 

[BJohn]

Sure it went well, please let us know.