I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Erlanger, KY) in Oct 2014
Interview
It was in the back of a warehouse leaning against pallets. Very informal and not lengthy. I knew two questions in that I was not going to get the job and that he already had someone else in mind. It was a giant waste of everyone's time. It was clearly a formality to fulfill some sort of quota, but I wish I didn't have to take time off of work to be a number on a sheet.
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Question 1
What is your goal 6 months into taking over the branch?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Salt Lake City, UT) in Sep 2015
Interview
Applied online. Was called in for my first interview a few days later. Very friendly and relaxed. Mostly was questioned about my work ethics and past work experience. They called in for my second interview a few days later which was fairly similar. Some new questions like what I would find comfortable in a work environment. Such as if loud noises bothered me or hot/cold temperatures. They gave me a tour of the warehouse. They also had me do a little bit of light work for an hour to get a feel of the typical day. Took a drug test and once the result were received they called back offering the job. The whole process took a little over two weeks.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Houston, TX) in Jan 2012
Interview
There was a six week time lapse between my initial interview and my hire date. The interviewer was very uninterested in the process and seemed to have the same set of questions for every potential hire. I inferred that the company has a very specific personality type in mind for all sales positions. The interviewer was courteous but seemed to be reciting a standard operating procedure manual for each facet of the interview. once hired I filled out paperwork relinquishing the company of all liability for any accidents that may befall me. A mandatory non-competition agreement must be signed before you begin work on the first day.