The company will make you go through what is probably a very typical hiring process while the assessment you are required to take in the beginning is very long & you answer the questions over & over.
1. Assessment (Very Long)
2. HR Phone Interview
3. Face-to-face interview / panel interview
I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts (Lisle, IL)
Interview
4 panel interview with DM, HR, and 2 commercial sales managers via teams. Just be you and tell them about your accomplishments. It’s your time to shine, make that WOW experience for them.
Interview questions [6]
Question 1
Looking back on your prior experiences, what are the one or two achievements you are most proud of?
What did your most recent Supervisor state on your last performance review – Overall Rating? Strengths? Opportunities? What is one thing you are focused on for your personal development this year?
Why are you interested in a CAM position with Advance Auto Parts? What kind of company culture do you enjoy working in? What gets you excited about the role? Why do you believe you are qualified for this position/promotion?
Describe one of your best accomplishments, including where the assignment came from, your plans in carrying it out, how you eventually carried it out, and any obstacles you overcame.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts (Gainesville, FL)
Interview
I interviewed with the Commercial Sales Manager for the territory and a Commercial Account Manager during the first step. Next I rode with the CAM to see if it was something I would like to do. I then had another interview I had to travel for with the CSM, RPP and DM for the area.
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Advance Auto Parts in Apr 2016
Interview
Phone interview, then panel interview with district manager and commercial sales manager, then phone call with regional Vice President. After that you get an offer, contingent upon mvr record. Interview questions are in STAR format.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you used your competitive advantage to sell a product.