Fastenal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Fastenal.
Fastenal
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The process was pretty quick, about a week after I applied online. The interview itself took about 45 minutes and felt pretty comfortable. It was more like they were seeing if I was a good fit for the store and the position, with typical interview questions. They gave me plenty of time to think. The interview was at the store I applied to, with the store manager and the district manager. I heard back a week or two later and was offered the position, which I accepted.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you deal with a disagreement with a coworker?
Fastenal
Warehouse Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, you get an email to confirm you're still interested. Then, a phone call to see if you meet the basic requirements. After that, a virtual interview with a regional recruiter where they ask you some basic questions. Your answers get sent to the local branch. They'll get back to you in a couple weeks to let you know if you're moving on to a final in-person interview or if you didn't make it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your relevant skills and past work experience for this role?
- What is your understanding of Fastenal?
Fastenal
Software Development Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You typically apply online via Fastenal’s website, which will prompt you for your email to forward a unique application link. From there, HR at their main office goes over your information to check if your skills align—this can take up to a couple weeks. If they do like your profile, you’ll get an invite for a quick phone chat—usually only about 5 minutes—and you can ring them during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST).
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
- What is your experience with Database Management Systems?
Fastenal
Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The interview experience was good overall. My technical skills in .NET and Angular were assessed and deemed strong. However, I was ultimately rejected because I am not currently using Angular in my project, which I found perplexing as this seems like a detail that could have been identified during the initial screening. I felt I answered the Angular questions well, and all my .NET and SQL questions were answered effectively.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you rank your SQL proficiency?
- There was an easy coding question.
- Tell me about Authguard.
Fastenal Interview Questions
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“Can you implement an algorithm to convert a tree such that each node at a given level is connected as a linked list?”
Read reports →“What measures can be taken to counter brute force attacks in code?”
Read reports →“Could you please write a program to print a number as words?”
Read reports →“Between price and customer service, which do you think is more important?”
Read reports →“What would you do to assist a customer who needed a bolt but didn't know the correct size?”
Read report →“can you provide an example of using mongodb and explain how to work with it?”
Read report →“Can you explain some accounting rules and mechanisms regarding audit standards, depreciation, and inventories?”
Read report →“When it comes to a business relationship, is the product or service more critical?”
Read report →“When it comes to selling, do you believe providing a service or offering a competitive cost is more crucial?”
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Across all 637 Fastenal interview reports.