This question is for those who work at or have worked at Wal-Mart.
There is a new Wal-Mart opening up in our area and they are taking applications this week. I plan to apply. My questions are: what is typical starting pay? I would really like to hear others opinions on their favorite job at Wal-Mart. I think I would like to work in the baby dept. as a sales associate, should I be that specific on the application or what should I put for position applied for? Any help on the application or interview process would be appreciated. Also, I prefer to work nights--would this shift be difficult to get or easier to get than dayshift?
Thanks in advance!
2007-07-09 05:10:28 · 3 answers · asked by jilldaniel_wv 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
starting pay depends on your work history over the last 5 years. They start at a base rate, which depends on where you live---then they will add pay depending on your work history, and experience. For example, I started out as a customer service manager. I started at the base pay, and they added work credits because i had worked 4.5 years out of the 5. That has changed recently--they used to go by how long you worked at your last job--now they take all jaobs in 5 years underconsideration. I also got extra pay for already having management experience. I started out at about 10.25 an hour. I left walmart and then went back as a cashier--which would be the same level pay that you would be getting as a sales associate. I started at 8.55 an hour. You also get an evaluation after 90 days and at your 1 year anniversary. Its a flat rate. 40 cents an hour if you meet expectations, and 55 cents if you exceed expectations. So you get 2 raises in your first year there. I don't know if they would put someone in the baby department for nights--we don't have anyone. You would most likely have to work days or evenings for that one. Nights at our store run 10 pm to 7 am--5 nights a week.
You also get 1.00 an hour more for working overnights.
I believe they will ask your preferences. Just ask them in personnel what would be better.
2007-07-09 10:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by mack4blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife tried to work there but, it seems they only hire phisically or mentally handicapped people so they can take advantage of them. Good luck.
2007-07-09 12:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Screamin Seamin 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hmm...working for walmart or sell your soul to the devil. I think you have chosen poorly.
2007-07-09 12:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by manw/thegoldengun 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋