I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
Once you apply online they will contact you to do an online test. Basically the test checks your personality. Asks questions to make sure your a leader and a hunter. Called in for first interview. Want to make sure your a good people person. Don't need to know specifics of industry. About a 30 min interview, then asked to come back to meet with Rvp. Pretty quick process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you confident you can sell to different types of business?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal in May 2011
Interview
You will have two interviews. The general manager or district manager will be conducting the interview or both will be present. They are interested in people looking for a long term career. They want you to be talkative and comfortable with sales. The only two options are part time or full time outside sales.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Fastenal
Interview
Most of the company hires from in house. Normally you would start out as a support services employee learning the branch operations and product. From there you would move into a more active role with Outside sales taking care of your own accounts and establishing relationships. The inter view process for the outside sales position will be based on how you approach your customers and personality. Since it has been over four years since I was employed by Fastenal I believe their structure has changed.