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Updated Apr 27, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Manager In Training at Gander Mountain
Posted Apr 27, 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 Jul 2011 in Cincinnati, OH (took a day)
A Recruiter contacted me and asked about my resume. They set up an interview time and we spoke on the phone. It did not take long and she expressed an interest in moving to an interview at some point, city not named, w/ a hiring District Manager. I received an email a few days later saying they had gone a different direction in their hiring decision.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Zone Manager at Gander Mountain
Posted Apr 7, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Watertown, NY (took a day)
I had one very informal interview. Got the job about a week later.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Apparel Supervisor at Gander Mountain
Posted Feb 2, 2012 — 1 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 Aug 2011 (took a day)
I put in an application for an apparel supervisor and a few days later called the store to follow up on my application. I spoke with the store manager and we talked a little on the phone about my previous experience and set up an interview. I went in and did my first interview with the operations specialist ( like an administrative assistant) she liked what i had to say and asked if i would come back later in the day when the other manager came in to do the 2nd interview. I came back later and did my 2nd interview, got my paper work for my drug test and back ground check. everything went though fine and i started working.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Gander Mountain
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took 3 days)
Interview was very laid back. I had go do the interview with the assistant manager. He asked questions like "What is your favorite outdoor experience?" I believe they do that to get a better understanding of how passionate you are about the outdoors because afterall the motto is "We live outdoors". When I was Interviewed I felt like he was almost questioning me on my knowledge of the products which is fine but since I was hired they hired more people who dont even know an ounce about the products or even have a passion for the outdoors. I know they prefer to have employees with previous retail experience and are 18 years of age or older.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Customer Service Representative at Gander Mountain
Posted Dec 14, 2011
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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 Aug 2009 in Jacksonville, FL (took 2 days)
I interviewed with the Regional Manager due to a new store opening up. He asked behavioral questions that dealt with outdoors. I was the only person who dressed up for the interview and the manager always remembered me when he came to visit the store.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Upper Management at Gander Mountain
Posted Oct 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 3 weeks)
Store manager reviewed my resume, said it was very impressive. Asked leading questions like "What would you do if an irate person wanted more than policy allowed". After clarifying the question (is it legal, does it involve firearms, ammunition, etc) gave a precise and sufficient answer that was accepted as very good. Interview continued in this manner, notes were taken by Manager, who seemed very impressed and said I'd be great at the job. I was told they would get back with me. The next day was introduced to my new boss (the position I was interviewed for).
Very underhanded process. Should have been told upfront the position was already filled. It takes at least a week to get hired so they had already hired someone prior to the interview even though I'd applied three weeks earlier.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Inventory Analyst at Gander Mountain
Posted Sep 30, 2011
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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 Dec 2009 in Saint Paul, MN (took 2 weeks)
I was interviewed by 3 people. 2 Inventory Managers and 1 HR Representative. The interviews were pretty basic, normal interviews. Introductions were given and backgrounds were discussed. Very conversational.
I thought everyone was very friendly and personable.
The office and work culture seemed excellent. People were very friendly and team oriented.
The office was in downtown St. Paul. The building looked as though renovation had been done.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Gander Mountain
Posted Jul 28, 2011
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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 May 2011 in Brookfield, WI (took 2+ weeks)
So first I interview with one of the Managers, and it just turns out that I actually got the legit Store Manager. We went into the back "lodge" area and had a real informal conversation. He skimmed my resume. He asked a lot about outdoor experience that I had, asked me some basic "fun" questions like favorite trips, favorite food, stuff like that. Basically trying to get a feel for me. He said we'd be in touch and I left. Couple days later I got called back for a 2nd interview. This one was with the HR rep. She was very nice, she asked more of the typical interview questions, most challenging time in a workplace, strengths, weaknesses, etc. All pretty cut and paste questions, nothing too difficult. Again, the atmosphere here is VERY relaxed. I filled out a few general paperwork stuff, got a little guidebook to read, then was given the info on where to take my drug test. Took the test, went back for a 3rd Interview. This time with the HR Rep and the Department Manager. They both asked me a few questions, very relaxed, then I filled out my final forms and was hired. The entire process is very relaxed. Just be yourself, and you'll do fine.
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They generally pay a little more then you would think here. Start a little high, you might end up getting more then you would originally think.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Drug Test.
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Management at Gander Mountain
Posted Apr 21, 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 Dec 2009 (took a day)
walk in with suit and tie, had already done the online application, followed up with walk in, asked to speak with the hiring manager, had a 10 minute sit down, told if anything opened up i would get a call, by the time I had reached the front door, the hiring manager had hunted me down ( no pune intended) and offered a position on contingency of background and drug tesing.........easy easy!
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Gander Mountain
Posted Apr 12, 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 Jul 2009 in Burnsville, MN (took a day)
Face to face interaction interview, precipitated by phone call drug testing , general overall question and answer process with store manager. It basically involved a simple determination of my qualifications and my willingness to work specific hours and days.
My personal work history was briefly discussed, after which I was allowed to ask questions.
Negotiation Details
My wages, I would advise other not to discount their personal value.
Other Details
I Applied Online.
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