I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Jamestown, NY) in Aug 2015
Interview
This position requires previous store manager experience no matter what your background
This is a growing company in the area building numerous locations within the next year. The hourly rates for Assistant Store Managers is very low compared to larger retailers. The pros would be the 40 hour work week for assistants and the store hours are not terrible like other retailers that are open early AM to late PM
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools (Gilbert, AZ) in June 2023
Interview
I was approached by a recruiter on LinkedIn. Scheduling the interview was easy. My interview seemed to go well, I was asked 3 managerial questions otherwise we covered my job history. When the interview concluded, I was given the District managers name and told I would hear from them in 4 days. If I didn't I was to tell the recruiter. I never her from the Dm. Communicated with the recruiter and also never heard back. I did a follow up email a week later and did not get a response. I never received a decline letter either.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The three questions were in regards to team building and recognition
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I applied online. I interviewed at Harbor Freight Tools
Interview
Started with a phone interview, then in person. In person interviewer was rather distant and uninterested from the start. Felt like it was due to my age as he was younger than 3 of my own kids.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cookie cutter ‘tell me about a time’ line of questioning.
It was very personable with a lot of general leadership type questions and situational questions. We talked about the company and the direction it is going. How the leadership engagement is with the staff.