I interviewed at Fastenal (Edmonton, AB) in Aug 2013
Interview
Applied online. Did a test online first and was called for interview few weeks later. Interview was 15-20 minutes.
Strengths/weaknesses - 2 of each!
salary expectations
tell me about yourself
what makes a person successful
where will you be in 2 years
where will you be in 5 years
do you plan on staying here long term
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what motivates you?
why are you not working in what you have qualified in?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Fastenal in Jul 2011
Interview
To be hired at Fastenal you must first pass a skills and aptitude test. There is math, problem solving, sales scenarios, and most importantly, the aptitude similar to a Briggs,Meyer. It takes a little over an hour. For every advancement in this company a test similar to this must be passed. The interview process was like this. "Tell me about yourself." I like what I see, you're hired, I just need to check with the district manager.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal
Interview
Online Application with aptitude test (probably didn't matter). Online Apps are corporate policy, and are only done to be processed and kept on file. Phone interview was next with District Manager. Personal Interview was somewhat casual. Took place in one of the store offices with the same DM. Questions were simple, ranging from behavioral to things like "what do you like to do for fun?"
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you disagreed with a boss and how did you handle it? Did you confront him/her?