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Updated Apr 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Outfitter at Cabela's
Posted Apr 12, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 3 weeks)
Initial testing conducted online at cabelas.com. Basic I.Q. test designed to weed out personal inadequacies and poor ethical behavior. A waiting period of more than a week before hearing back from the company. Initial interview with management, followed by a second interview with a senior manager. Offer made, pending satisfactory results of a drug test and background check. Training advertised as two week period, but often cut in half, due to high turnover rate of employees and the dire need to fill positions immediately.
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Negotiation Details
One-sided. There is a 'take it or leave it' model in place and it is inviolate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and an IQ/Intelligence Test.
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Real Estate at Cabela's
Posted Apr 7, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 (took 3 weeks)
I had applied for a position in their real estate department based on an a online positing in late January. After applying I was called and we set up a phone interview with the HR Manager. A nice person and we went through the normal Q & A. She said the next step would be to meeting with the hiring manager and they would get back in 1-2 weeks if they had interest in me. It's now been almost 2 months and i have not had any response which I believe is a very poor reflection on the HR Department at Cabelas. If you interview someone even if it's only a phone interview you should receive some type of update or status. VERY POOR FOLLOWUP
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Clothing Lead at Cabela's
Posted Mar 31, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 (took 2 weeks)
The other applicant was already given the position....I heard it from outfitters who assumed I didn't apply or had an interview already....I was even asked how would I handle it off I didnt get the job..I replied to him I would be fine....
The other applicant even said unknowingly that he was called by a member of management and told to go apply for the job and 2 days later he was called in for an interview and got the job....but it took 2 weeks after applying to get an interview with the same said manager called me to give me a heads up to apply not knowing I had already.... just to cover himself.... but the guy of choice was already hired at this point
Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
These practices need to change... that's why I will have to put on. The whole armour of God through him I find the peace and strength that lie within to persevere...
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Customer Service Representative at Cabela's
Posted Mar 19, 2012 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 (took 1+ week)
People need to learn that Cabela's is not a sporting store. It is an outdoor outfitting store for people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle such as camping, hunting, fishing etc. Hunters are a huge part of their business whether it be hunting animals or fish. Hikers, campers and other types of outdoorsy people are their customers. So don't apply if you don't at least do one of these activities or you will be the fish out of water....I am a recent hire, and after applying online it didn't take more then a week to be notified of my interview time. If you are applying to a new store that isn't open yet you will be likely processed through a production line interview process that includes filling in a paper version of the online application; so make sure you have your information copied down and take it with you so your data will be the same on both applications. If it is a mass hire, after your interview you will be either taken to another area to complete a drug test via a mouth swap (a good indication that you will be hired); or walked to the exit door and thanked for your time. If the store is existing already I am not sure how the process will proceed but always feel free to contact the HR (human resources) department at the store after about a week to ask if they would like any additional information about you that would help them select you for an interview. It's all about getting in front of a real person. Cabela's is a very enthusiatic and fun company to work for. They are very accomodating to their staff but expect integrity, honesty and 150% from their employees. We recently had a paper airplane contest to try and land the plane in a fishing net to win a metal detector...one guy made it!! If you truly wish to work for Cabela's not for just a job but for a place you can look forward to going into every day then stick with it and remember that the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Good Luck!
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Negotiation Details
Cabela's has levels of pay most likely but all general outfitters start at about .45 cents above min wage. There was no negotiating
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Cabela's
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in Rogers, MN (took 1 week)
Attended a job fair and presented resume. Was asked typical interview questions, and then I was given the chance to question company make up, theology, wage and benefit, and finally expectations of my position.
Work culture at this particular site is management by intimidation, from the top. No viable solutions or alternative approaches offered as to opportunities presented, only whining and demands. Coaching and problem solving skills would be helpful, or the option of "teaming" up with another, that has the knowledge to move in a positive direction and bring resolution to the opportunity.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation, flat offer to all new hires.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Clerk Or Cashier at Cabela's
Posted Jan 12, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Allen, TX (took 1+ week)
I went in and filled out an application and was told that I would be contacted within a day or two for an interview as they were in need of people. I waited for about four days and after no hearing anything I called their personnel department to ask if they were still hiring? They assured me they were and that I would be hearing back any time. I waited for another two days, meanwhile filling out applications for three other retail stores. I heard from all three stores before I heard from Cablela's. However, after interviewing with them I decided to go with them as they promised a happy and understanding work environment. Sadly, that has not been the case. I have since stayed there due to finances, but I must admit I'm always afraid that when I ask for a day off due to taking my child to the Dr., I'm going to face a week of six hours or less or negative remarks made to me by my manager.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Architect at Cabela's
Posted Jan 6, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Sidney, NE (took a day)
It was excellent with lot of questions
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Cabela's
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took 5 days)
All that I needed to do was to complete the online application and interview with a manager at the store.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Customer Relations Associate at Cabela's
Posted Nov 17, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took a day)
A few basic questions. No preparation needed.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Loss Prevention at Cabela's
Posted Nov 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 3 weeks)
Applied Online, Phone Interview, 1:1 interview, Still waiting for offer
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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