Anyone get a job with Walmart under their veteran hiring initiatives?

SrA David Steyer — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:20:56 -0500

Desperate that I am going to try for an hourly job then try and get a better job....any one do this?

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 26 at 2015 8:27 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:27:41 -0500

SrA David Steyer It looks like they have a great program to help Veterans.
http://walmartcareerswithamission.com/why-walmart/veterans-welcome-home-commitment/

Veterans Welcome Home Commitment - Walmart Military Careers

Veterans Welcome Home Commitment

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 26 at 2015 9:42 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:42:01 -0500

It is the way I started civilian life after the military.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Nov 27 at 2015 12:19 PM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:19:23 -0500

Keep us posted on how it goes. Good luck!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 27 at 2015 12:37 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:37:24 -0500

SrA David Steyer FYI, A Silver Star was awarded John Walton, Son of Walmart's founder Sam Walton, for his service as a SF Medic in Vietnam.

'SOG', a book by MAJ Gary Plaster on SF's cross border operations in Laos and Cambodia mentions John Walton's service as a medic.

Response by SFC Ron Chelsy made Nov 27 at 2015 2:32 PM

SFC Ron Chelsy — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0500

It would not work for me since I got out before their deadline, 2009. I see they will still accept applications but not with the priority of those who hot out after Memorial Day 2013.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2015 8:32 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:32:53 -0500

Worked there for 9 years before I enlisted.
Tried to get rehired when I heard they were hiring vets.

Never heard back from them after the initial phone interview. Very disappointed with them.

Really thinking it was a "look good & feel good" PR stunt.

Response by Cpl Lawrence Lavictoire made Nov 29 at 2015 5:23 PM

Cpl Lawrence Lavictoire — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 17:23:39 -0500

In 2013 I got hired by Walmart (not sure if veterans initiatives were in place than). I called them 24 hours later telling them I could not accept the job offer because their pay of $7.25 couldn't pay my bills. But I did thank them anyway!

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 30 at 2015 12:06 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:06:12 -0500

SrA David Steyer - have you ever had any other Veteran take a look at your resume to ensure it's working for you rather than you working for it? What sort of job field are you looking at? Have you considered reaching out to staffing firms for temporary or contract positions?

Response by SrA David Steyer made Nov 30 at 2015 3:25 PM

SrA David Steyer — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:25:54 -0500

Heard back today, looks they have two paths:

Find a Job: approximately a 30-business day process for part time placement.

Find a Career: offers overwhelmingly full time opportunities BUT the process can take up to three months or more, depending on two distinct factors:
How high up the chain you want to connect with Walmart; and
Competition from both your fellow highly-qualified veterans, and internal Walmart candidates

This is quoted from the email I got.

Response by SrA David Steyer made Dec 21 at 2015 5:49 PM

SrA David Steyer — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:49:38 -0500

I got a job offer that I will take with another employer, however they called to start the process, I let them know I got an offer elsewhere and I was unable to accept and they were rather friendly and said if it doesn't work out to give them a call back.

Response by Georgeann Carter made Jan 16 at 2018 9:44 AM

Georgeann Carter — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:44:56 -0500

SrA David Steyer I just saw your post (it may be an older post, but I still wanted to reach out) and I wanted to know if you were able to find a forever career?

Response by Cadet CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2019 4:29 AM

Cadet CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:29:57 -0500

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