How to get a Walmart Job focuses on providing you with information for how to get a job at Walmart.

Walmart is a US public corporation. Its principal business is to run a large chain of supermarkets and department stores. The company was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972. According to the 2009 Fortune Global 500 study, Walmart was the 3rd largest company in the world.http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2009/snapshots/2255.html According to this study by CNN, Walmart had Revenues of $406 Billion, Profts of $13 Billion, Assets of $163 Billion and Stockholders Equity of $65 Billion. In terms of general merchandisers Walmart easily beats Target, which is ranked 100th on the list.http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2009/snapshots/2303.html

Walmart offers many opportunities for employment and according to Hoovers had 2.1 million employees in 2009.http://www.hoovers.com/company/Wal-Mart_Stores_Inc/rrjiff-1.html Employment is not limited to the US, Walmart also operates actively in http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7786.aspx Argentina http://www.wal-mart.com.ar/articulo/50/recursos_humanos, Brazil http://www.walmartbrasil.com.br/capitalhumano/, Canada http://walmart.ca/Canada-Careers.jsp, Central America http://www.walmart-centroamerica.com/empleos.htm, Chile http://www.dys.trabajando.com/index.cfm, China http://www.wal-martchina.com/english/career/career.htm, Japan http://www.seiyu.co.jp/english/, Mexico https://reclutamiento.walmartmexico.com.mx/, Puerto Rico http://www.walmartpr.com/pr_sp_oport_plazas.html and United Kingdom http://www.asda.jobs/all-about/index.html

This guide is divided into three sections:

1. Step 1: Types of Walmart Jobs - An explanation of the variety of roles/careers available at Walmart.
2. Step 2: Applying for a job at Walmart - This describes the application process and the approach you will need to take on how to get a Walmart job.
3. Step 3: Benefits of a job at Walmart - There are many benefits available for working with Walmart, these are all explained in this step.

There are a wide variety of jobs available at Walmart, some of these include:

Advertising and Marketing – Walmart has many thousands of staff working in Advertising and Marketing. There main aim is to drive traffic to the Walmart stores and there are a variety of roles available.

Automotive Technicians – These work in the Tire & Lube Express areas located within Walmart supercenters.

Information Technology – A range of roles from Computer Programmers to Systems Analysts, Architects, Project Managers and many more kinds of IT careers.

International careers – Walmart have many career opportunities outside of the US. Walmart have jobs available in all of the following countries. http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7786.aspx Argentina http://www.wal-mart.com.ar/articulo/50/recursos_humanos, Brazil http://www.walmartbrasil.com.br/capitalhumano/, Canada http://walmart.ca/Canada-Careers.jsp, Central America http://www.walmart-centroamerica.com/empleos.htm, Chile http://www.dys.trabajando.com/index.cfm, China http://www.wal-martchina.com/english/career/career.htm, Japan http://www.seiyu.co.jp/english/, Mexico https://reclutamiento.walmartmexico.com.mx/, Puerto Rico http://www.walmartpr.com/pr_sp_oport_plazas.html and United Kingdom http://www.asda.jobs/all-about/index.html

Logistics – A wide variety of roles availability within Walmart Logistics. This department ensures that the required stock is available in each of the Walmart stores. http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7741.aspx

Optometrists – These provide eye examinations within Walmart vision centers. http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7754.aspx

Pharmacists – These are required to dispense drugs and prescriptions within Walmart stores. http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7751.aspx

Sam’s Clubs – A number of roles available within Sam’s Club. Roles include Store Manager, Distribution, Till Operatives and a wide variety of other roles. http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7746.aspx

Stores careers – There are a wide variety of careers available in Walmart stores. Careers include Greeters, Assistant Managers, Store Managers, Section Manager (e.g. Wines and Spirits, Entertainment, Clothing, etc), Till Cashiers, Shelf Stackers, Car Park Attendants, Litter Cleaners, Restaurant staff, Stock Control, etc http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7739.aspx

There are a variety of ways to apply for a job within Walmart. You could apply via the Walmart Jobs Website http://walmartstores.com/Careers/Careers/7745.aspx. Alternatively you could apply via the job kiosks available in most Walmart stores and/or through advertisements on the Internet and/or in Local Newspapers/Magazines.

To apply for a job online The first part of the process of an online application is to visit the Website. On this page you will find a variety of options to explore further these are: Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers, https://hiringcenter.walmartstores.com/OnlineHiringCenter/initialPage.jsp Corporate Careers, http://walmartstores.com/Careers/8139.aspx?p=7745 Walmart.com, http://walmartstores.com/Careers/9604.aspx Pharmacy careers, https://walmartdrs.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi Independent Doctors Optometry Careers, https://walmartdrs.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/editprofile.cgi Truck Driving Careers, http://walmartstores.com/Careers/Careers/9214.aspx

Also listed are the links to all of the countries that Walmart operate in. These links were provided previously in Step 1.

The advice when using the website is simply to take your time, explore various options and only then make an application. It is best to read all of the options available to you before selecting finally which job to apply for. When selecting your preferred link, all options will eventually lead to an Online Application Form. For example if you click on the “Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers” option you will be presented with: some general information plus an opportunity to apply in either (A) English or (B) Spanish.

Whichever route you take to finding a job at Walmart you will need to complete (A) Complete a Walmart Job Application Form, (B) A Walmart Employment Questionnaire and (C) Wal-Mart Pre-Employment Assessment Test. Exact forms required and the process will vary according to the role, especially the more senior in level the role is.

There are a wide variety of benefits available when you become a Walmart Associate. We detail these in this section but also more information is available on the Walmart Benefits Webpage. These are sorted in alphabetical order.

401K retirement plan – Walmart provide a full 401K retirement benefits plan.

Discounts – Associates and their spouses receive a discount card. This entitles them to a saving of 10% discount off the regular price of Walmart in store products. In addition Walmart Associates can benefit from over 250 other negotiated discounts, which can be received by use of the Walmart Discount card.

Flexible leave arrangements - Paid annual holiday/vacation leave. Also time given for Bereavement leave and time given for Jury Duty. Also illness/sick protection is provided.

Insurance cover benefits – Various insurance benefits are available, these depend on the role and sometimes the seniority of the role. Benefits include Dental insurance plus Business Travel Accident Insurance, Critical illness and accident insurance, life insurance and dependent life insurance.

Medical insurance cover - A range of Medical Coverage options. There is no lifetime maximum claim value. Eligible services are 80% covered, each member (including covered family members) is entitled to an annual check-up, immunizations are provided for children aged up to 18. There is access to ask Mayo Clinic Nurse Line, this is open 24-7 and gives free and confidential support and advice. The “Life with Baby Maternity Program” provides support to expectant parents all the way through from pre-conception advice through to birth and early years support. Also pharmacy support is provided, including $4 generic drugs and access to brand name and specialty drugs.

Stock Purchase Plan - Purchase Walmart stock and Walmart will provide a company match of stock of 15% for the first $1,800 of stock purchased each Plan year.

There are a range of other benefits available other than those listed. More information is available on the Walmart Website.