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Updated May 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted May 3, 2012
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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 May 2012 in Sioux Falls, SD (took 3 days)
I applied online through the Menards website. I received a phone call about an interview the following day. I was set up with an interview with the HR manager.
Upon arrival to the store, I was asked to fill out a paper application and sign the drug test sheet. The interview started with the HR rep asking me if I had any questions about the MT position. The HR rep then proceeded to tell me about what the MT program was, how it works, perks, etc. She showed me a map of the stores, gave me a pamphlet about the opportunties, explained how bonuses work, etc. She did a very good and thorough job of outlining the program, and I really understood what it was. She kept harping on the bonus program, since the hourly wage usually turns people away. I was told that I would be offered the same starting pay as everyone else, despite my extensive customer service and management background.
Menards offers a great bonus package, relocation assistance, and wonderful opportunities for advancement as long as you are willing to move. While I initially balked at the opportunity because of the pay, I ultimately accepted because of the opportunities and the benefits/bonus structure. Hopefully I won't regret it!
The interview itself was not really an interview, she didn't ask me any questions. She merely inquired about an area I'd like to work in, and asked me at the end if I was interested in the program She explained the program, and that was it! Easiest interview I've ever had.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation. Compensation is set in stone. 5 vacation days following 26 weeks of work. Pay is set. No deviation. There is a differential if you live in certain areas of the country, though.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Nov 14, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Mankato, MN (took 1 week)
The process began by the local Menards HR lady calling to let me know she would like to set up an interview. The interview was about two hours long. She thoroughly explained the position and what it entails. Then asked very standard questions. "Give an example of an experience when you had poor customer service, and what made it so poor/?" The opposite was also asked. Overall a very easy interview. I would recommend not just sitting back as the HR individual explains the position, ask a few questions to throw them off. You will notice its very routine, they most likely interview people very often. To stand out yo need to make them remember you, always look them in the eyes. Pay attention
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Reason for Declining
Poor starting wage, about 10k less than I could afford to live off comfortably.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Oct 26, 2011
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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 Apr 2011 in Stillwater, MN (took 3 days)
Basically I was contacted by their HR Coordinator through my University. I went to the first round of interviews which is basically the HR Coordinator explaining about the position. The second round is brief interview with the general and assistant general managers. The questions they ask are very general nothing out of the ordinary. Ex. "Why do you want to work for Menards?"
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Negotiation Details
There is no negotiations. Everything is strictly policy.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Sep 16, 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 2011 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
Email the store about the position and couple of days later HR contacted to me come in for an interview.
Interview was pretty easy told me about the postition and benefits and then ask some simple questions that u shouldnt even have to prepare for.
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Negotiation Details
Leave it or take it plain and simple. Must be willing to relocate when the time comes its a must for the position
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Aug 24, 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 Jun 2011 in Eau Claire, WI (took 4 weeks)
The interview process was fairly straight forward. It seems fairly easy, and in most cases it is. The interview consisted of a short phone interview just to figure out more about my personality and how it fits into working in the retail environment. After this, I was brought in for a face to face interview with the human resources coordinator. The interview involved pretty standard questions..job history..why would you be a good fit for Menards..what are some of your weaknesses..what would your past employers say about you. If you demonstrate that you actually have a head on your shoulders, and can adjust to dealing with different Guest's ..then I think you'll stand a decent chance of getting hired. It took about 3-4 weeks from the time that I interviewed before I was given an offer, mostly because of extensive background checks..good experience though.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiating because the area that I work in is considered 'non-competitive', so the offer is take it or leave it.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted May 24, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 4 days)
I put in a general application online, and was called for an interview 3 days later. Upon my arrival I was asked to fill out a paper application with all the information from my online application (total redundancy). There was also a "are drugs okay?" survey. 40 minutes later I was greeted by the assistant general manager who gave a spiel about the Manager in Training program, however I wasn't really interested in this due to the relocation requirements. I simply wanted to interview for an entry level position, and move up the grass roots way. I think we had a mutual feeling that all this time was wasted.
I really wish Menard's would list their current open positions or at least not assume that a college graduate wants to be in the MIT program.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Aug 11, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)
Got an interview on the spot and was offered the job
Interview Questions
Other Details
I applied In-Person.
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Manager Trainee at Menard
Posted Aug 1, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in Effingham, IL (took 5 days)
very shabby. Aterwaiting on the GM who could not make it, the very young HR person conducted a very brief, scripted interview. She showed me the pay rate and scale for advancement. This was not impressive. She told me of the opportunities. The job was interesting the pay and time it would take to reach an acceptable level was not.
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Reason for Declining
offered me 9.50 an hour, with the possibility to get a .50 cent increase annually. yeah right!
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager Trainee at Menard
Posted Jul 2, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in West Bend, WI (took 2 days)
Went in with HR coordinator and presented myself and was hired
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Easy questions, cant really give any advice. Either they like you or they dont
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Management Trainee at Menard
Posted Jun 15, 2010 — 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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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Sandusky, OH (took 1 week)
Once I arrived at the store, I had to fill out three different forms of paperwork. One was the application, another was just a simple questionnaire, and the third was to authorize a drug test. When I finished the paperwork, I sat down with the HR rep and the first question they asked was if I was willing to relocate. This position is all about relocation because that is the only way you can advance quickly. She than asked me questions such as my strengths and weaknesses, how would I deal with an angry customer, what customer service means to me, and should a manager be more fair or consistent. The interview wasn't really that bad or nerve wrecking at all. The HR rep I interviewed with was really nice and easy to talk to. This made the process all the better. The HR rep than took me to her desk and talked about the management training program and how it was structured. She also talked about the type of pay and salary I could expect to make throughout the program and my first year. That was pretty much it and she than asked if I could take my drug test that day which I ended up doing.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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