I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Houston, TX) in Nov 2010
Interview
Easy, just need to be uobeat and have the ability to converse freely aboutsales goals and what you can bring to the company. Must also be able to make friends with your interviewing DM. Dont BS him just be youself and you will do fine. The DM that interviews you was once in your shoes.Just pay attention to his questions and answer truthfully and have a hood time wuth him. If he likes your personality you have won 90% of the game.Good luck.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Math and problem solving skills. Also questions regarding ethics may throw you off. Pay attention as some can be tricky, I suppose they are what they say ethicak questions that you need to answer truthfully.
I applied online. I interviewed at Fastenal (Alamosa, CO)
Interview
I filled out an application online and also took a personality assessment. I apparently did very well because the District Manager sent my application to the store manager and had her do an interview. The job was pitched to my accounting professor as an internship, but it was apparently an actual job. They were looking for current students to work 28 hours a week. That is not an internship, that is a job. The interview went well, but she didn't like that I couldn't work a full 28 hours a week. The store manager tried to get me to drop classes so that I could work more hours. I refused to do that and never heard back from her. I chalked it up as a good "trial" run for future interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you used teamwork in the workplace.
I interviewed at Fastenal (Forest Grove, OR) in Mar 2014
Interview
Very easy and typical. Met with general manager in store and answered normal interview questions. Manager was friendly and the questions were easy. He then explained how the store worked and answered any questions I had. Then had to meet with district manager. Set up a time to meet him and had an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your greatest weakness and short term and long term goals.