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Lowes Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Lowes job interview, here are 40 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell me about yourself.

To start your interview on the right foot, be ready to set yourself up as the perfect candidate for the job. Lowe's has made it clear that they celebrate individuality and diversity. Yet, they are also looking for candidates who see themselves as the perfect fit for their environment and culture. So even though you want to showcase what makes you unique, you also want to reveal what unifies you with those already a part of the Lowe's team. As they advertise online, "At Lowe's, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think because we believe celebrating our differences and valuing every associate makes all of us better. Here at Lowe's, we combine our differences to achieve greater results."

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40 Lowes Interview Questions & Answers

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Unlike other retail environments, Lowe’s falls in a niche where customer service skills aren’t the only skills required to serve their customers. Many people aren’t skilled when it comes to being handy or being familiar with home improvement, and fewer would consider themselves experts. Even though streaming platforms and social media make it far more accessible to be a DIYer, many of Lowe’s customers find themselves heavily reliant on the advice and skills of Lowe’s associates. Not to mention, Lowe’s warehouse-sized retail environment is sometimes difficult to navigate, where products can occasionally be difficult to find.

Therefore, the ideal candidates a Lowe’s hiring manager will consider are resourceful, have strong attention to detail, and possess strong project management skills. They will be looking for those they can trust as resources for the information their customers need. This is not a job for anyone, and your interviewer will be curious about what it is about their culture, their lifestyle, and the niche you are passionate about. So research what it is about yourself that finds this environment so appealing. Whether you are a huge fan of their gardening apartment, their electronics section, or have a passion for interior decorating, be prepared to speak to your passion.

Consider what you find attractive about working there, what you love about Lowes or home improvement in general, and the extent of your experience with renovation and repair projects, whether on or off the job. Before the day of your interview arrives, take time to walk the store, aisle by aisle, at least twice, so you can get a feel for where everything is, what products and services they offer, and what it is like to work there. Ask a Lowe’s associate some questions about the job. Come to your interview prepared to attest to your customer service background and experience and your personal and professional experience in the realm of home improvement as well. Take every measure to research the job, to research yourself, and to align the two well before your interviewer asks you a single question.

  • Accomplishment

    1. Tell me about yourself.

  • Adaptability

    2. What kind of availability do you have?

  • Adaptability

    3. Describe a time you disliked the rules at your last job.

  • Behavioral

    4. Name your three best qualities.

  • Behavioral

    5. What is your best personal trait?

  • Behavioral

    6. Do you prefer working in a team environment or alone?

  • Capability

    7. What do you know about tools?

  • Career Goals

    8. Where do you see yourself in the Lowe's organization in two years?

  • Career Goals

    9. What department at Lowes would you enjoy working in the most?

  • Career Goals

    10. Why do you want to work at Lowe's?

  • Communication

    11. What kind of home improvement jobs do you have experience with?

  • Compatibility

    12. How do you expect to make a difference at Lowe's?

  • Compatibility

    13. Why do you want to work at Lowe's over Home Depot?

  • Compatibility

    14. What makes you better suited for this job than other applicants?

  • Compatibility

    15. How familiar are you with our departments and what we sell?

  • Compatibility

    16. Have you done any volunteering?

  • Compatibility

    17. Do you shop at Lowe's?

  • Customer Service

    18. How do you handle customer complaints?

  • Customer Service

    19. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for customer service.

  • Customer Service

    20. How do you define good customer service?

  • Diligence

    21. What would you do if a supervisor asked you to do something unsafe?

  • Diligence

    22. If you found a twenty dollar bill in the parking lot, what would you do?

  • Diligence

    23. What would you do if a coworker asked you to help them steal?

  • Direct

    24. Are you comfortable supplying your social security number so Lowes can perform a background check?

  • Diversity

    25. Why are inclusion, equitability, and diversity important in the workplace?

  • Education

    26. Tell me about your education.

  • EQ

    27. What are some of your weaknesses?

  • EQ

    28. How do you like to enjoy your free time?

  • Experience

    29. What's your next project?

  • Experience

    30. Tell me about your retail experience.

  • Experience

    31. What do you know about working in retail?

  • Leadership

    32. Tell me about a time you had to be a leader. What was the outcome?

  • Leadership

    33. When was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone?

  • Management

    34. Tell me about your last manager. What did you like and dislike about their leadership style?

  • Problem Solving

    35. What steps do you take to solve a problem?

  • Problem Solving

    36. When did you last struggle to meet a deadline?

  • Salary

    37. What kind of salary are you hoping for?

  • Teamwork

    38. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn't get along with?

  • Teamwork

    39. When was the last time you contributed to a team effort, and what was your role?

  • Tough

    40. Why should we not hire you?

  • Questions to Ask in a Lowe's Interview

    As you research the company, write down any questions you can’t answer yourself. The more you can showcase that you came to the interviewer prepared, the better. Also, the more unique your questions are, the more memorable a candidate you can be.

    Even though it is advantageous to be personable and strike a rapport with your interviewer, you want to avoid being a sycophant or taking up all their time. With every interview, they are on the clock and have to manage their time well. So regardless of how well you feel your interview is going, try to limit the number of questions you ask at the end of your interview. However, you don’t want to run out of questions before the end of your interview, either. Undoubtedly many of your questions will be answered along the way. So make sure you have a few questions in reserve for the end when your interviewer asks if you have any questions for them. Try to be unique and original with the questions you ask, showcasing your scope of big-picture thinking.

    Here are five example questions to guide you on the types of questions you can ask your interviewer. However, try to think of some of your own.

    Lowe’s states that “We put the customer first in everything we do.” But this doesn’t always seem easy, like in more complicated situations. For example, how does the company prioritize safety with customer service? Many times, I have been in the store when an aisle is temporarily closed, and there is a forklift being operated at the other end. If I were an associate, would I continue working the forklift and ignore the customer, or would I stop everything and assist the customer, or would leaving that forklift unattended be a safety issue? I assume staffing is a concern, and calling someone on the radio might not always result in that customer getting immediate help.

    I am a big fan of Habitat for Humanity and volunteered with them a few times. I was curious if Lowe’s would be willing to go beyond paying for volunteer hours and be willing to donate refurbished tools to such an organization. Has the company ever done anything like this?

    I read online that HGTV and Lowe’s had a longstanding partnership long before they debuted the series, ‘Build it Forward.’ Is this true, and what role has Lowe’s played with the network, and for how long?

    Would it hurt my chances of winning this job if I wasn’t necessarily interested in growing into a leadership position but am very interested in occasionally transferring to different departments and eventually learning every aspect of the store?

    What do you love most about working for Lowe’s?

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