I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts (Mobile, AL) in Jul 2011
Interview
I applied online (I don't think anyone but a "Mom and Pop" operation takes applications in person anymore). I visited the store at which I wanted to work, and talked with the GM. He asked me to take an aptitude test, which I did, scoring well. The GM, who had recently lost a part-time associate, pulled my application and set up an interview, along with the District Leader. The interview was reasonably thorough, and they were very forthright in answering my questions. I was asked to take a drug screen, and was told that, pending the results of the drug screen and a background check, I had the job. I wanted to work for Advance because I liked the way they treat customers, and the way they offer helpful service, and never "pressure-sell" their customers.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts (McLean, VA) in Jan 2014
Interview
I walked into the store and talked to the manager. She gave me her card and told me to give her a call at another time. When i called her we chatted for a couple min then we figured out a time for an inperson interview. At the in person we just filled out paperwork more than anything elxe
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts
Interview
After Application received phone call to schedule a date of interview. Interview was re-scheduled 2 times. After interview drug test that was followed by a work week.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer.
I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts (Raleigh, NC) in Jan 2013
Interview
Mine was pretty simple, I knew cars and bugged the hell out of my GM to give me a job, was too young at first, worked at Harris Teeter for a few months (Another GOD AWFUL company to work for) and when I was finally old enough, got the job ad Advance.