I applied online. I interviewed at Fastenal (Hampton, VA) in Mar 2020
Interview
Two stage interview, met with DM first and then GM during the second interview. Relatively easy face to face interviews lasting no longer than 30 minutes. Post pandemic may offer zoom interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenario questions, basic experience questions, knowledge of fasteners may be asked but not required.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Baton Rouge, LA) in Nov 2016
Interview
There was a phone screening, then two interviews with the general manager and district manager, pretty relaxed and simple questions. Just dress for success and answer questions clearly
Sales Associate/Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at Fastenal with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate/Cashier roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Fastenal overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Fastenal as a Sales Associate/Cashier according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 29%
One on one interview: 29%
Skills test: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Background check: 14%
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