I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Chicago, IL) in May 2023
Interview
Initial phone interview: quick get to know you chat with discussion about location preference
Interview Day: 3 interviews with manager, regional manager then someone higher up. Standard Behavorial questions with some questions sprinkled in that describes how company operates (like no brand names on website/catalog) and what you think reasoning for that might be
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think we don't include brands in our catalog
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Elmhurst, IL)
Interview
Incredibly drawn out and tedious interview process with 9 total “interviews” for the entire process, including 5 on the on-site final round. Open-ended questions about yourself and different processes/projects at the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think X is designed like this, what are things you’d think about when implementing something like X
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr
Interview
Made it past phone call screening and had a one-on-one chat with a current manager before final round of interviews. Each round was 45 minutes to an hour long and questions were difficult. Have lots of examples ready. Have different answers ready for similar questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The interview process was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. I really appreciated that the discussions were fully behavioral, allowing me to naturally draw on my past experiences. Furthermore, the company truly goes out of its way to treat you like a VIP throughout the entire visit, covering a remarkably nice hotel stay and providing a generous stipend to ensure you are completely comfortable.
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