You can apply for employment with Walmart online and browse a wide range of jobs. Whether you're interested in a local store, distribution, technology, or corporate position, you can access all open positions from one career portal.
How to Find and Apply for a Walmart Job
You will need to start at the Walmart Careers page on the company website. From that page, you will click on the area of interest, such as Stores & Clubs, Corporate, Healthcare, Technology, and Distribution Centers and Drivers, Healthcare, the position you're interested in and review the qualifications. Once you've completed your application, you can sign up for Job Alerts by entering your email in the Job Alerts box and submitting it for each type of job you wish to be notified that becomes available.
Registration Process to Create an Account
Stores & Clubs and Distribution Centers and Drivers application process are the same. However, Corporate, Healthcare and Technology applications include CV/Resume attachments, cover letters and the option of using your LinkedIn information. You'll need to create an account before you can apply for any position at Walmart.
- You'll need an active email account where you can receive notifications about your application.
- Setup an account to ensure that if for some reason you cannot complete your application in one sitting, you can log back on to finish it later.
- Once you've set up your account, you'll be asked basic questions about yourself that you may feel free not to answer (gender, ethnicity).
- You'll be asked about your experience in retail, grocery, etc.
- You'll be asked to select the type of facility you prefer to work (Walmart, Sam's, or Logistics).
- You'll also be asked which city you would like to work in so that you may be matched with the appropriate store.
- Once you've completed the registration process, you can apply for employment by selecting the category and then reviewing the open positions.
Store & Clubs, Distribution Centers and Drivers
If you choose to apply for a position at a local Walmart or Sam's Club stores, you'll need to complete an online application. This will require around 45 minutes to an hour to complete. If you can't do it all at once, you can save it as a draft and finish it later.
- It will remain on the system for 60 days.
- The application form is available online in English and Spanish.
- If you have a disability that prohibits you from applying online, you can go to your nearest store and request assistance.
Start Your Application for Store & Clubs, Distribution Centers and Drivers
- Select the job you're interested in and read over the qualifications to see if you have the necessary skills and experience.
- Complete your online application by clicking on the link to store job applications. Each job has an identifier that is carried over to the application when you click on the Apply button. This way the application system sends your application shows up in the appropriate store applications.
- Applications are reviewed and sorted by personnel associates to match with open positions.
- Onsite interviews are set up
- Interview is conducted.
- If all goes as you hope, you're made an offer to work for Walmart. You'll be given the job title and pay rate.
- If you accept the job, you'll need to wait while pre-employment background check, previous employment verification and drug screening are completed.
- Once everything checks out okay, you are scheduled for onboarding and orientation and start your first day on the job.
Helpful Tips for Stores & Clubs Job Applications
The jobs for the stores and clubs include hourly jobs and store support jobs and management positions. You need to select your area of interest, Sam's Club Jobs, Sam's Club Management Jobs, Support Services, Walmart Management Jobs, or Walmart Store Jobs. You want to present yourself as the best candidate for the open position.
- Check over your application for clicking on the submit button.
- Correct any typos or spelling errors.
- Make sure your responses concise and clear.
- Present yourself in a positive and helpful manner.
- Current Walmart and Sam's Club employees can apply for jobs through the WalmartOne employee portal.
- Former Walmart and Sam's Club employees need to apply the same way as new candidates.
Helpful Tips for Distribution and Driver Applications
The category of positions include, area manager, freight handler, freight handler PAT, maintenance technician, power equipment operator. Other positions include, service shop, service shop repair and preventative maintenance technician.
- Make sure that you have completed everything on your application that is required.
- If you need to provide any type of certifications or licensing numbers double check to make sure they are correct before submitting your applications.
- Current Walmart and Sam's Club employees can apply for jobs through the WalmartOne employee portal.
- Former Walmart and Sam's Club employees need to apply the same way as new candidates.
Start Your Healthcare, Technology or Corporate Application
The application process for healthcare, technology and corporate jobs is different from the jobs at the stores and distribution centers. Each career opportunity listing, like the other category offers details specific to the job with a link to complete the application process.
- The application process offers you the ability to complete your application by using your LinkedIn information.
- You also have the option to attach, paste or dropbox your CV or resume and cover letter.
- You can include a link to your LinkedIn profile or personal website.
- You will also need to answer a few questions, such as:
- "How did you hear about this job?"
- "In one sentence, what makes you unique?"
- "Do you currently, or have you ever, worked for Walmart or any of its affiliates?" If so, you are provided a space to explain with details.
- "Will you now or in the future require 'sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?'"
- You have the option of providing additional information, such as your gender, ethnicity and military experience.
- Your resume/application will be identified by the job so recruiters can have access to all resumes/applications for specific positions.
- Applications are reviewed and sorted by personnel associates to match with open positions.If your qualifications are a fit, you'll be contacted to start the interview process. This could be a phone interview as a preliminary screening process.
- If all goes well, you may be invited to the facility for an in-person interview.
- The next step is you are pursued as a candidate will be a background check and references and drug screening (if applicable).
- If everything checks out and you're made an offer, you'll also receive a formal Letter of Offer for Employment with your starting date.
- You will be scheduled for orientation, usually on your first day of employment.
Helpful Tips for Healthcare Applications
You'll find open positions in care clinic, corporate healthcare roles, optical, and pharmacy. Each open position will have a specific link for applying for the job.
- You want to double-check all your information before clicking the submit button.
- Make sure that your licensing information is correct as well as any certifications.
- Be sure to include anything that will help you stand out among other candidates, such as any type of job performance recognition.
Helpful Tips for Technology Applications
In the Technology section, you'll find jobs in the eCommerce department that include, cybersecurity, data science and analytics. Other positions include information technology, product management in technology, project and program management in technology, software development and engineering, and UX design. When completing your application, make sure you:
- Include any certifications you have in your area of expertise
- All types of job performance recognitions
- Special coursework or training
Helpful Tips for Corporate Applications
All corporate open positions in office, management, accounting, human resources, customer service, and legal. Other jobs include, merchandising, real estate, logistics, and others can be found in this section.
- You may be required to complete a different application process depending on the open position.
- When completing your application process, make sure your resume/CV is up-to-date and includes any awards, certifications or other professional accomplishments.
- Take time to tailor your cover letter to reflect how you can fulfill the job requirements.
Troubleshooting Tips Walmart Job Applications
The Walmart application process is very straightforward. However, should you run into any technical issues, you can call the candidate help line for assistance at 800-955-7267on Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm CST.
Start the Application Process
Keep in mind that the Walmart employment application process and form depends on the type of job and where you would like to work. You should be able to complete your application process within one hour and in many cases, much less time.
