I didn't know "Sales and Marketing Internship" meant part-time employee - Recensione dipendente - Intern presso Fastenal

2,0
7 nov 2014
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

I was paid $11 an hour working with Fastenal - almost $2 over minimum wage in my state. I was satisfied with the compensation.

Svantaggi

Any student that is considering doing an internship with Fastenal, know that you will essentially be a part-time employee. I was mislead about this fact before accepting the position. In my eleven week internship, I didn't learn really anything that would be applicable to my future aspirations. I broke down a lot of cardboard boxes, put away stock, and rung up customers. I was sat in front of a computer learning concepts that didn't apply to keep me entertained while the store was slow (often). The region I was in was doing so poorly that towards the end they wanted me to go cold call customers, but had given me no training, nor was this a prior expectation. They have since closed that store. I would have not left the part-time job I had at the time if I had known the position was a facade. If you're a woman, also be wary. I was in a few different stores and it wasn't the most female friendly environment - no matter if I let it be known that I was uncomfortable. While there were no lewd comments ever directed at me, I often heard demeaning things that my coworkers did to other women and they would tell their stories very explicitly.

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5,0
30 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Svantaggi

Gets repetitive after a while

2,0
30 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Svantaggi

The business model and lean staffing is simply unsustainable. Entry level pay, part time, little training, no commissions. Fastenal is focused on the sale rather than the customer. The wing it mentatility leaves customer service lacking. It's a roll coaster of putting one fire out after the other. They sale the position during the interview process but after your in there's empty promises with no real timelines for when the advancement is coming. Upper management seems out of touch with the day to day business. If you ask for help they simply say you have a good schedule. It's extremely disappointing that it has turned out this way because I was excited about the prospect of becoming an Account manager.

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