MidwayUSA Interview Questions
& Process

Standard HR call first, which went great. Then, the hiring manager interview. I thought it went well, but I asked some questions he seemed hesitant to answer, probably because they touched on topics he was uncomfortable with. I eventually got rejected. I'm not upset, though. Their 'requirements' about joining the NRA and their political views weren't an issue for me, but their high turnover and reported issues to the BBB (which I'm taking with a grain of salt) were red flags, especially the way some problems seemed hidden behind company policy. It's a shame because I think I would have enjoyed the job and could have helped improve things.

The interview process involved a few stages. First, I spoke with a recruiter by phone. Then, I met with different people from the department. A lot of the interviews focused on company culture and asked behavioral questions. They asked about my past experiences, my future goals, and my connection to the outdoor industry. The last interview was with some of the top leaders. Even though there were several interviews, it felt pretty comfortable and wasn't too hard. The recruiters were experienced and professional.

I went through 5 interviews for this job, and they mentioned a 6th one would have happened but I withdrew myself because I had concerns. Some questions were repeated in every interview. The most disturbing questions were like, "What is your opinion of the NRA?" And, "Do you like shooting and if not would you be willing to start liking it?". These questions came up at least 3 times across the 5 interviews. In the 5th interview, one interviewer was very aggressive with his questions. He'd re-ask the same question if he didn't like the answers (for all questions.) This made me check job reviews on GlassDoor and Indeed.

The interview process felt pretty efficient, and the recruiter was great at keeping things moving quickly, which I appreciated. The facility was impressive, and I met some great people. Overall, it was a positive experience. Even though I didn't get the job, I probably wouldn't have taken it anyway. While it's a well-known e-commerce company for outdoor gear with solid products, the culture just didn't quite click for me compared to places like Amazon. They'd need to really step up their game culturally if they want to innovate and grow. I got the vibe that leadership might not be fully committed, and some parts still felt a bit outdated, despite having a talented and well-meaning team. My initial impression wasn't very optimistic about the company's future direction.