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Fastenal Company

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Sales Associate

October 2018 • Youngstown, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed the day to day tasks that kept me busy as well as engaged with the customers.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a better understanding of how the company acquires some of the customers as well as become more involved with them.

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible, make yourself available to all other workers, always say yes if asked to help or want to learn how to do something.
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Sales Associate

April 2018 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I like the experience. I also love the customer service aspect. Furthermore, I enjoy seeing an overall process of a business.

What I wish was different

I have zero regrets. So, there is nothing I wish had been different.

Advice

I advise all students to go out and network. Networking is the best way to increase your chances of a job or internship. Get on handshake, go to career fairs and talk to advisers.
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Sales Associate

May 2016 • Alliance, OH

What I liked

A lot of experience in different areas of the business, not just sales. Small team environment.

What I wish was different

Less time doing mundane tasks

Advice

It is a great place to work while you are in school, and try to learn as much as possible about the business.
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Sales Intern

April - August 2018 • Orrville, OH

What I liked

Real world experience, Fun atmosphere, challenging.

What I wish was different

More cold calling sales experience.

Advice

Do not let people get under your skin. Being in sales is not for the weak hearted. A lot of mean, angry, customers.
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Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Terre Haute, IN

What I liked

Fastenal gave me the opportunity to shadow our outside sales representatives and see what it is like to create new business for our company. I was actually able to sit in on meeting with new businesses and watch our sales reps explain what we have to offer for the company and why we deserved their business.

What I wish was different

If there was anything i could change about this experience, I would have liked to be more involved in the meetings beside just sitting in on them and observing rather than actually getting to assist them in creating the new business.

Advice

My advice to anyone that is on edge of taking on the role of an intern for a company, DO IT. After this summer i was very confident that this is what i want to do for my career and it reassured me that i took the right path and pick the right major to study during my time here at Indiana State.
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Sales Support

June - August 2018 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

The type of work was simple in regards to my everyday tasks.

What I wish was different

The training for the job seemed to be a lot since the machines that I worked with seemed to always be hit or miss, but the experience gained was great.

Advice

The work is tedious for only doing the single position, but it gets easier so just keep on going.
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Sales associate

July 2017 • Willow Grove, PA

What I liked

Helping customers resolve problems through knowledge learned while working.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more efficient resources and trainings.

Advice

Take the to time to learn all the information that is being taught to you and be sure to ask questions.
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Delivery Sales worker

January 2019 • Orem, UT

What I liked

Flexible schedule and pay is pretty good.

What I wish was different

More opportunity to learn and grow. There really isn't any room to grow and advance in the company.

Advice

Its a great place to work during school but have a different job lined up after graduation.
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Sales

December 2018 • Downers Grove, IL

What I liked

How well rounded the experience is.

What I wish was different

Advice

Even if it’s not a job/internship in your exact field, still try it out.
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Sales support

July 2018 - October 2019 • Hays, KS

What I liked

Great working hours with no weekends

What I wish was different

More organization

Advice

Learn the system fast and stay on top of projects
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warehouse maintenance

June 2018 • Winona, MN

What I liked

Very flexible with students' schedules. Work isn't that difficult. just show up on the schedule you choose, do work, and go home.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Support

May 2018 • Zeeland, MI

What I liked

I was able to learn so much about the hardware industry and I had friendly coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to be trained in all different areas, rather than sticking to one department.

Advice

It is very helpful to have previous knowledge on hardware before applying for this job.
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Sales Support

October 2017 • Temple, TX

What I liked

I like the flexible work environment and the right balance of independent and teamwork

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Support

July 2018 • Mequon, WI

What I liked

The responsibility that followed my job position.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started in June.

Advice

Think before you act. I could have saved time on my workload if I just thought before I acted
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Sales Agent (Construction)

October - December 2017 • Plattsburgh, NY

What I liked

Good learning on the job easy to do job.

What I wish was different

Better training

Advice

Work hard answer phones
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Sales Support

April - August 2018 • Flanders, NJ

What I liked

The company provides training sessions for new employees so they can get familiar with procedures and the products.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more tasks assigned to me. My position was entry level so there was only so much I could do with my little experience.

Advice

Be proactive when speaking to customers and communicating with vendors. Personal relationships are key in the sales industry.
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Assistant sales associate

June 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL

What I liked

Very flexible hours, good people to work with, not a repetitive work day

What I wish was different

I wish it weren’t so hot, but that’s an Alabama summer for you

Advice

Show up on time and work hard
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Sales Associate

May 2017 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

I was able to work with customers and practice sales techniques

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to get my own client base, yet I'm still working on that

Advice

Learn as you go
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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2021 • Cambridge, OH

What I liked

The amount of teamwork required to accomplish a task

What I wish was different

More individual projects

Advice

Fastenal is a great company to be a part of and there’s so much room for advancement in a career!
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sales support

June 2019 • Brecksville, OH

What I liked

I love that they want to promote within. And the job isn't that hard and stressful.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Great Job for Business students looking to grow there career. They are always hiring talented individuals.
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