PRE-INTERVIEW I filled out the on-line job application for a corporate mid-senior position. I got a call and an e-mail within the next day stating the company's interest in my resume and to schedule an interview by calling or e-mailing their HR department. The interview was scheduled within days and I was informed I would be interviewing with a corporate recruiter (1 on 1) at the home office. In addition, I was e-mailed 4 different assessments - 1 personality test. 1 writing test, 1 sales test (I wasn't going for a sales position), and 1 DISC character/ personality test that had to be completed and the answers/ results e-mailed to HR before the interview. Also, I was e-mailed an application form, drug test screening, background check approval, and a corporate map. I was instructed to fill out the forms with my current resume and turn them in upon the interview check-in. In my experience drug testing and background checks come with the job offer letter not prior. INTERVIEW: On the day of the interview I arrived at the corporate office and checked in at the front desk. I was told to go into a separate HR area to turn in my paperwork. After being seated within minutes I was taken to a testing room to complete 2 four minute number matching/ sequencing tests. From there the recruiter came and we interviewed in a small conference room. The questions were relatively easy and the recruiter wrote down all responses. Typical questions - Tell me about your current job, why are you looking to leave, what do expect from the position, what would your company say about you, etc. The interview lasts about 45 minutes. I was told by the recruiter that they will speak to the hiring manager and let me know by the end of the week of the outcome. 1. When I asked about the job - how long has it been open, what happened to the associate that was in the position, what are the main resposibilities - I got responses that had nothing to do to what is listed in the original job description. As a matter fact the response was the job holds many undefined responsibilities and the company is deciding the direction of the position. The HR recruiter also mentioned that titles don't mean much at Uline - it's what you do extra outside your job. THE JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE COMPANY'S POSTING ARE VAGUE. MAKE SURE YOU GET A GOOD FEEL OF THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND WHAT THE JOB DUTIES ARE. YOU WILL GET A GOOD INDICATION OF THE MERIT OF THE POSITION. 2.When receiving information from the company the associates don't use last names. Upon meeting with the recruiter the associate does NOT give out a last name. No business cards, no e-mail address, no name badges. ASK FOR A LAST NAME, BUSINESS CARD, E-MAIL ADDRESS. YOU WILL GET A GOOD GUAGE OF THE RECRUITER'S CREDIBILITY AND SINCERITY ABOUT HIRING YOU. OUTCOME: Needless to say I got an e-mail at the end of the week stating I didn't get the position. The company stated they will keep the information on file and to keep pursuing interest with Uline on-line. I have a welath of experience, have had multiple management roles, and interviewing isn't an issue. THE E-MAIL AGAIN HAD NO NAMES OR SIGNATURES. NO REASON TO WHY I WSN'T GOING FURTHER IN THE PROCESS. VERDICT: Quick to respond, lots of forms and testing, and no job in in hand. Great corporate office. Beautifial landscaping. Nice site. Men dress in shirt and tie and the women all wear long skirts and nylons - seems too outdated based on most companies being more business casual. The company will continue to post their job openings - they have some 60 openings on their site. Like many of the other posts ULINE IS A WASTE OF TIME!!!! Do they want to fill positions with the most qualified candidates? It seems they are more intriguied being a testing ground in psychology of the national workforce. Do the positions the company posts really exist? With just moving to Wisconsin they are probably showing they are making an attempt on job growth but being a private company are watching their bottom line as well. I'm sure they got tax breaks to move from Illinois to Wisconsin based on number of jobs.