Simple. GMs are usually higher from within so as long as you have a good story to tell and have shown success, you will be targeted to move up. You will still go through all the interview steps which includes a basic interview by the DM, possibly meeting with the RVP.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your favorite success story within your book of business?
Two interviews to get a job. Very sales focused. Company looking for high achievers who want performance based pay (there is a base pay as well). Questions about previous job experience and how you would hypothetically respond in certain situations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time at a previous place of employment where you had to take initiative.
Personal one on one. Very open discussion. Great company with great training. Get your foot in the door and work hard and you’ll do fine. Nice entry level business structure
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation in which you had to overcome a challenge.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Toronto, ON) in Mar 2022
Interview
Two interviews over roughly two weeks—overall a very straightforward process. I felt comfortable at each step throughout and everything moved smoothly, so there’s nothing additional to share on that front.
Fastenal interviews FAQs
General Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Fastenal with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 65% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for General Manager roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 32 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 General Manager according to 32 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 20%
Skills test: 17%
Personality test: 16%
Drug test: 16%
Phone interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Background check: 6%
Other: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
Presentation: 1%
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