I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal in Mar 2014
Interview
It was a good Process. Had two Interviews and second interview they hired me that day, it was not high pressure at all. it was a sit down with the district manager and the second interview was with the district manager along with the store manager. They give you a brief run down on what the company is about and the opportunities that are involved with Fastenal
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic Questions like what would you do in this situation, and explain a time when questions
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Fastenal (Pleasantville, NJ) in Jan 2015
Interview
Did not have formal interview, just met in person and explained about myself. It was very easy process and luckily the district manager was very easy going and nice. You should still dress nice with formal attire just for your own reputation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did not have formal interview, just met in person and explained about myself
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Rock Hill, SC) in Feb 2014
Interview
Typical. I had the General manager and regional manager interview me for my job. It was intimidating; however, they asked the typical interview questions. What was your weaknesses, name a time when, when was a situation that you used sales? They are very easy to answer as long as you prep beforehand.
PT Sales Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at Fastenal with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for PT Sales Trainee roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 PT Sales Trainee according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 25%
Drug test: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Phone interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
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