Careers at Home Depot

The Home Depot recognizes and salutes the military spouse. Adaptable, talented, highly motivated, creative, and reliable - these are just a few of the unique qualities associated with military spouses. Home Depot wants to help military families reach their full potential and realize their career goals by linking military spouses with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. You can do it. They can help.

COMPANY QUICK STATS

Company name: The Home Depot

Headquarters location: Atlanta, Ga.

Web site: http://www.careers.homedepot.com/

Number of employees: 355,000

2005 annual revenue: $81.5 billion

Number of U.S. facilities: 1,868 The Home Depot stores within the United States

Employment contact:http://www.careers.homedepot.com/

RECRUITER INTEL Q/A
1. What do military-spouse hires bring to your company that you like? Military spouses come from a multitude of diverse backgrounds and offer a wealth of different perspectives. Experience from previous jobs, vast industries that are not limited to regional locations, and the cultural insights gained from living in many domestic and international locations are just a few of the valuable qualities military spouses can bring to The Home Depot.

2. What advantages do military spouses have over their peers of the same age and education level? As mentioned before, military spouses bring a multitude of perspectives due to the nature of their situation. Also, many recruiters and HR managers find military spouses have a good understanding of the job-search process and are willing to be flexible regarding hours, full-time/part-time status, salary or the type of work available.

3. What are the most common mistakes you see on military-spouse résumés? The most common mistake is certainly not taking the time to complete the “job history” and “duties” sections on an application. Because The Home Depot requires the completion of an online application, many either do not see the need to be as thorough as with a paper résumé, as accurate, or do not find the space to be as adequate as they would like to list their previous duties. Applicants should exercise attention to detail and fill out as much as possible, as accurately as they can.

4. Do you look for any specific educational requirements for this position? Managerial positions often require a high-school diploma or GED. The specific educational requirements for each position can be found on our Web site at http://www.careers.homedepot.com/.

5. List three short tips or words of advice for military spouses. Any and all retail experience should be included, particularly if it was gained in a related industry. Previous supervisory positions or training is always important to focus on. Demonstrated ability to provide great customer service while multitasking is also a key skill.