Question 1

Does Lowe's hire felons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lowe's does hire felons. However, felonies related to theft, fraud, or violent crime automatically disqualify a candidate from employment, no matter how old the charges are.

In general, Lowe's hires felons on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the felon charge, the applicant's fit for the role, and the applicant's honesty about their past. Lowe's does perform pre-employment background checks, though how far back the checks go depends on state and local laws.

Question 2

How do you answer, "Why are you interested in working for Lowe's"?

Accepted Answer

You answer, "Why are you interested in working for Lowe's?" by focusing on what appeals to you about the company and its culture, products, and services and what opportunities it presents for your professional growth. We recommend coming up with at least three reasons why you want to work at Lowe's.

Question 3

How do you write a cover letter for a job at Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at Lowe's by demonstrating your embodiment of core company values like ownership and respect. Make note of your experiences and accomplishments related to the Lowe's mission, to deliver the right home-improvement products and services to every community it serves.

Question 4

How long is Lowe's orientation?

Accepted Answer

Employee orientation at Lowe's should last no more than two days. In most cases, employee orientation takes place over a single eight-hour day but may be spread out into two sessions of four hours each.

Question 5

How old do you have to be to work at Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

You must be 18 years or older to work at Lowe's. In some cases, Lowe's will hire someone who is 16 or 17 years old, but typically not for a cash-handling position. Lowe's prefers candidates who have a high school diploma and six months or more of retail-focused computer experience.

Question 6

How to apply for a job at Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

You apply for a job at Lowe's by filling out an online or in-store application form. The hiring process at Lowe's varies by position, but the hiring steps typically include:

Online or in-store application form
Phone screening
In-person interview
In some cases, a background check or drug screening may be required
Employee orientation

Question 7

What does Code 50 mean at Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

Code 50 at Lowe's means that more hands are required to assist in a given area. Code 50 is typically used when a large consignment has been received and handling the consignment at the loading bay requires assistance from non-occupied Lowe's employees.

Question 8

What is Code 3 at Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

Code 3 at Lowe's means an area needs more staff. It is often mentioned when a counter has more than three customers waiting for assistance. A cashier who needs more staff to assist with payments or support customers is the most likely employee to issue this code.

Question 9

What time does Lowe's close?

Accepted Answer

Most Lowe's stores close by 10:00 pm. While store hours vary by location, the typical operating hours are as follows:

Monday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Friday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am to 9:00pm

Question 10

Who is the CMO of Lowes?

Accepted Answer

There is no current CMO of Lowes. Lowes eliminated the Chief Marketing Officer role at their company in 2022. Before being eliminated, the role was held by Marisa Thalberg.

Marisa Thalberg became the CMO of Lowes in February 2020 as part of a broader reorganization effort.

Jen Wilson has since been promoted to the senior marketing position at Lowes, with the job title of Senior Vice President of Enterprise Brand and Marketing.

Question 11

Who owns Lowe's?

Accepted Answer

Institutional Investors own Lowe's. The top shareholders include:

The Vanguard Group, Inc (8.52%)
BlackRock Fund Advisors (4.63%)
SSgA Funds Management Inc (4.5%)
Fidelity Management and Research Co (3.28%)
JP Morgan Investment Management (2.17%)
Geode Capital Management LLC (1.74%)

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