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      • Generalist applicants have rated the interview process at McMaster-Carr with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Generalist roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McMaster-Carr overall takes an average of 12 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at McMaster-Carr as a Generalist according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  40%

        Phone interview:  40%

        Skills test:  20%

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      Generalist Interview

      Mar 19, 2015
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Elmhurst, IL

      Other Generalist Interview Reviews for McMaster-Carr

      Generalist Interview

      Nov 19, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Elmhurst, IL)

      Interview

      A recruiter called me after finding my resume online. After discussing what I was looking for in a new position, she told me about some opportunities they had available. We then set up an in person interview. I met with two different managers and was then asked back for a second interview to sit with someone in the department to see what the position entailed first hand. A few days later, I was called with an offer for a position that was NOT what I had initially interviewed for. They asked if I would be interested in coming in for a third interview to discuss the position they had offered me. I declined as I was not interested in the position that was being offered at that time.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What would you bring to the team?
      Answer question

      Application

      I interviewed at McMaster-Carr

      Interview

      Call with recruiter then onsite interview at the Elmhurst facility. Toured the facility as a first interview then spoke with another manager as the second interview. Then, took an assessment answering simulated customer questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you respond to this customer inquiry?
      Answer question

      Generalist Interview

      Dec 11, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at McMaster-Carr

      Interview

      2 online interviews, 1 with a recruiter. The process was easy. They asked about my background and why I want to work for them. There were a few behavioral/ hypothetical questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work with us?
      Answer question

      Generalist Interview

      May 24, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at McMaster-Carr

      Interview

      Discovery call with recruiter then a formal interview over zoom call. Very nice people, curious about your work experience and perception of company. Very informative about the company and structure, almost no info about role that you will be in.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about ways your previous work has been evaluated.
      Answer question
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