The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Fastenal in Feb 2008
Interview
it was very basic and easy. they arent a bad company to work for except the hours are limited. as a part timer you can only work up to about 16 hours a week going by the company policy. you have to wait for a full time sales position to open up which isnt even gauranteeing you anything. very good experience though. you get to see all sides of the business
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Fastenal in Dec 2008
Interview
Basically had to make a commitment to the DM that I want to make the job a career. It was rather informal and candid. I was given the option to promote or remain in my current position with the company. There was no negotiating the salary as it was take it or leave it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the most important quality to you? (given options of: Integrity, ambition, innovation, etc.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Fastenal in Nov 2007
Interview
First I interviewed with the District Manager for about 20 minutes. the interview was fairly casual and I did not feel that any of the questions we especially difficult. They asked the usual questions like Why do you want to work for Fastenal? Give an example of a situation when you showed excellent customer service skills. What is your 5 year plan and do you want to move up in the company.
I then met with the general manager of the location I would be working at. This was even more casual. This was more of a meet and greet in which he more or less told me what the job was like. No real hard questions were asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in the company in 5 years?