I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Fastenal (Akron, OH) in Nov 2011
Interview
There were 3 separate interviews. The first will be with your department lead, the second with the department manager, the third will be with the GM (just to basically meet you, it's a waste of time). The first 2 are easy. Just be able to pass the math test they give you, know what Fastenal does as a company and tell them that you're really excited to move boxes for them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There really weren't any difficult questions. Just know what the company does when you go in.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Indianapolis, IN) in Apr 2012
Interview
Two interviews.
First one is a basic introduction with someone, not difficult at all.
Second interview is with a human resources representative, it is a little more detailed.
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Question 1
Name a time you were disappointed in yourself? Name a time you were proud of yourself? Do you know what Fastenal is about/what they do?
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Fastenal
Interview
Online testing - interview with general manager, then district manager. hire in as part time inside sales support, promotion to outside sale includes more online testing, usually transferred to a different location, and a similar process to be promoted to general manager which includes an interview with regional vice president.
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Question 1
For most new employees you will be asked to present a mock sales presentation on your initial interview with the district manager.