I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr in Aug 2008
Interview
the interview process began with a phone interview and then a one-on-one interview. The interviewer seemed to say all of the right things, but I could tell that she really wasn't giving me an accurate account of the culture. They do have outstanding benefits but management is really far removed from the staff.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of how I had to calm a customer down.
Initial screen with a recruiter and then a 2.5 hour interview on site with behavioral questions, mock work situations, and a tour. They were upfront about the interview process and it was easy to schedule.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time that you had to prioritize and the outcome.
Multiple interviews following a tour of the facility. Interviews were separated by a long gap with the candidate left alone in a conference room adjacent to the bullpen. Strange, two sentence writing prompt that applies to multiple scenarios.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would your current role apply to this position?
Went through 2 rounds of hour long interviews, an application, and a writing prompt. Promptly responding to followups and additional requests, only to receive a generic rejection email. It feels so incredibly disrespectful to not even get the courtesy of a phone call, after you set aside time energy and effort to be available for hours out of your day. Especially in the current climate where the average candidate is making is spending the hourly equivalent of a full time job just applying for jobs. It’s frustrating to give your absolute best for an interview and then get some scripted letter in return.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What have you been doing since you’ve been laid off?
