I applied online. I interviewed at Ace Hardware (Oak Brook, IL) in May 2026
Interview
Weird interview- they started off with me asking the questions. The job description was vague and crossed lines of multiple titles. I asked about it, and they admitted they laid a bunch of people off and were combining jobs. It really soured me on the opportunity. Love shopping here but I don't trust the work environment would be good
The process was super easy. It was only two steps with both being social meetings. The first was an over-the-phone interview that lasted around 10 minutes. Then a later in-person meeting that lasted about 15 minutes.
1 round asking questions about my experience. Asked about knowledge of the different products they sale to determine if I would be a good fit. Asked about relations with customers and ability to communicate.