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Interview Preparation

A brief guide to help you prepare for your interveiw before, during and after as well as sample questions.

Before your interview
    1. ​​​​​​​ Research the job: Analyze and research the job specifications. 
    2. Company knowledge: Take some time to know a little more about the company.
      • Use any resources.
    3. Identify the interview team: Research on interview team members and learn about their roles and responsibilities. Contact your recruiter to confirm your interview team members.
      • LinkedIn
    4. Dress code: Business to Business casual
      • Distribution Center Based Roles: Pants/jeans without holes, appropriate shirt, and close-toed shoes. 
      • Office Based Roles: Business to Business casual.
    5. Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your interview start.
During your interview
    1. Virtual: For virtual interview, check the following:
      • Make sure you are in a quiet presentable space.  
      • Arrive at the virtual meeting 5-10 min prior to interview.
      • Make sure all electronics are working. 
      • Check background and lighting for video setting.
      • Make sure to make eye contact with all interviewers.
    2. Introduction: (this may include your name, location, education.) 
    3. Tell and Sell: Take the opportunity during the interview to explain previous roles. Talk about HD Supply and the current role you applied for to show understanding.
    4. Answer questions: Make sure to reflect before answering questions and include the situation, involvement, and result in your response. See sampling below.
    5. Stick to answering questions: Relate question answers to the position. 
      • “What was the situation?” 
      • “What did you do?”
      • “What was the result?” 
    6. Ask Questions: Always ask questions at the end of the interview. These may include…
      • “What is the job culture like at……?”
      • “What is a typical day like for this position?”
      • “How long is your hiring process?”
      • “What are the next steps to expect?”
After your interview
    1. Follow up: Always follow-up with an email.
      • Thank you notes tailored to each conversation that you had with the interviewer.  
    2. Join Talent Community
      • Job alerts tailored to your preferences.