Dollar General Job Application & Careers

A Dollar General job application is a form that any applicant may complete online or, should they so desire they may complete the pdf application form, print, sign and take it to the selected location, most convenient to the applicant. The company offers positions nationwide to include, in-store positions, corporate positions, distribution center positions to include logistics. The company takes great pride in making positions available to U.S. service veterans.

Apply Online

Step 1 – Go to Dollar General careers site (link opens in a new tab/window).

Step 2 – Begin by scrolling down the page and selecting which type of job openings you want to search for (e.g. “Store Opportunities”).

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Step 3 – Click the “Search Jobs” button(s), or use the map to find current openings in your area.

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Step 4 – On the results page, click the title of the job you’re interested in applying for.

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Step 5 – Review the position description, and then click the “Apply for this job online” link.

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Step 6 – Before you may begin the application, you must create an online profile. Either create a new profile using your email address, or register using your Google or LinkedIn account.

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Step 7 – Upload your resume (note: maximum file size is 5 MB).

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Step 8 – Create a Login:

Enter your login email address.
Select a password.

Step 9 – Enter your information:

First name
Last name
Email
Phone number
Address, City, State, ZIP, Country
Select which state you live in
Enter your birth month/day

Step 10 – Additional Information:

Fill in your SSN.
Select if you’re currently employed by Dollar General.
Enter if you’ve ever been employed by Dollar General.
Submit if you have any relatives who are employed by Dollar General.
Select if you have reliable transportation.
Enter your availability.

Step 11 – Enter your work experience by filling in the following details:

Name of employer
Location
Position
Hourly rate
Start/end date
Reason for leaving

Step 12 – Certify that the information is correct, and then click the “Save and continue” button to load the next section.

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Step 13 – Complete any remaining sections of the application and then submit it for processing.

How to Write

Step 1 – Download the .PDF file.

Step 2 – Personal Information – Submit the following required information:

Print or type the applicant’s full name as it appears on their social security card
Last four digits of the applicant’s social security number
Current physical street address
City, State. Zip Code
Primary telephone number
Alternate telephone number
Enter the best time to call
Check the box that indicates the preferred telephone contact
Enter an e mail address
Is the applicant 18 years of age or older? (Check yes or no)

Step 3 – General –

Answer all of the questions in this section by checking “yes” or “no”
If additional information is required, enter the information into the lines provided
Does the applicant have legal authorization to work inside of the U.S.? (check yes or no)
Will the applicant require sponsorship? (check yes or no)
Has the applicant ever been convicted of a crime? (check yes or no) If “yes” provide an explanation in the line provided
Indicate how the applicant found out about employment opportunities with the company by checking applicable box(es)
Enter the Referral name (if any)

Step 4 – Employment –

Has the applicant worked for the company in the past? (check yes or no)- if “yes” enter the relative(s) name(s) and store location(s)
When
Under what name
Reason for leaving
Enter desired positions
Expected pay rate
When will the applicant be able to begin work (mm/dd/yyyy format)
Does the applicant have reliable transportation? (yes or no)
Enter the number of hours would the applicant care to work each week
Check part time or full time
Enter the hours (from and to) each day of the week the applicant would be able to work. If the applicant will be unavailable leave that day blank
Answer the remaining yes or no questions and enter any additional information in the lines provided

Step 5 – Education – Submit the following for each school attended:

Name of the school
Course of study
Circle the number of years attended for each school
Did the applicant graduate (yes or no)
Degree or Diploma?
Indicate any professional designations, certifications, licenses or registrations held related to the job(s) (if any)
Provide any special skill on the line provided

Step 6 – Work History – Answer all questions at the beginning of this section appropriately

The applicant may enter up to four (4) employment experiences by providing the following information for each (beginning with the most recent):
Company name
Company address
Starting job title
Ending job title
Job description
AND
Industry type
Supervisor’s name
Would this company be able to contact the employer?
Phone
Employed from and to dates
Reason for leaving
Beginning pay rate
Ending pay rate
What part of the job did the applicant like best
What part of the job did the applicant like the lease