Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Harbor Freight Tools with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 34 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Harbor Freight Tools overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Harbor Freight Tools as a Sales Associate according to 34 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Drug test: 15%
Background check: 13%
Phone interview: 9%
Presentation: 8%
Skills test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Group panel interview: 5%
Personality test: 3%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Medford, OR) in May 2013
Interview
Usually low key and laid back. No pressure. It's different if your hiring for a management position where experience in management of at least 3 years is important in retail sales.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have in retail sales? Why did you leave most of your jobs in less than 1 year? Will you accept minimum starting wage? Do you want to train for a store managers position? Will you move to a new location for a promotion?
I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Montclair, CA)
Interview
It was a straight forward process. asked for legal status, work status, can i lift heavy objects, any history with substances, criminal record. It was fast process, helps if you go in person to ask for interview so that the process speeds up.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the last time you had a difficult experience with a co worker and how did you handle it?
I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Green Brook, NJ)
Interview
in person behavioral questions pertaining to conflict resolution and previous experiences. go over availability and expectations from you. easy process if you just be yourself and show youre dependable. pay is good.
I applied online. I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Norwood, MA)
Interview
No brainers, Can you deal with faster pace everirmint customers service, going up laters, pass forklift certification, load and unload trucks, customer load outs, ring register, go up and down ladders fill top stock, show up on time