I applied online then was called to set up an interview. I was given the number for a woman who NEVER answered her phone and didn't return my voicemail. After a couple days, I spoke with the operator who said she is a recruiter but does not handle setting up interviews, and gave me the number for another guy to call. I called him and set up the interview. He sent me an email with a series of "tests" I was supposed to take BEFORE the interview. It was a personality test and a writing test, and also a background check and application form. The personality test was easy, and the writing test was a bit weird. It was basically taking a long paragraph and making it more concise while still hitting the main details. It took me about an hour to do all this and email it back. They also sent the info for the background check which I had to email back BEFORE the interview with the completed application. This made me a bit uncomfortable, because I had to list my date of birth, which I know is technically illegal for them to ask... especially before an offer is made... Anyways, I filled out all that info- VERY detailed, they want your mother's maiden name, your SS#, your DOB and previous addresses, etc etc. I completed all this info too and brought the signed papers to the interview. I hate thinking about how much info they have on me now laying around somewhere! I went to the interview, which was okay but felt a bit like a cattle call. In one small interview room, there were about 10 other people waiting for interviews. The receptionist said they run interviews like this ALL DAY LONG, 5 days a week. The interview itself was first a series of tests, which I took in a classroom with about 4 other people who were also interviewing. It was a sales aptitude test (which was a bit confusing, I have NO clue how I did one that) and a test to show that you can match numbers in series and sequence. They were pretty easy, but they don't tell you the results or what they are looking for, so I don't really know. I was then brought back to the waiting room, where I waited for about 55 minutes while watching the other interviewees go in and out. The interview itself was fine. Just a series of basic questions like "what is your greatest strength?" and "what are your weaknesses?" I thought this went very well, I felt like I did a good job. I was then told I would get a call or email in 10 days letting me know if they wanted me to come back for a 2nd interview. About 8 days later, I got an email that I did not get the job. I was a bit surprised I didn't get a 2nd interview, I thought it had gone very well, and I am certainly well qualified and experienced. I have since then applied for similar jobs with Uline, and have always gotten an email right away that they are not interested. So I guess I got blacklisted somehow?? Not sure what happened there-- I filled out all the forms, took all the tests, got to the interview on time and prepared and wearing my best suit... but I figure maybe it just wasn't meant to be. It was a bit of a strange process, so hopefully my detailed account will help someone else in the process! Just a tip I got from a friend who used to work there- Wear a suit to the interview- ladies, they prefer knee-length skirts and nylons. And also be VERY careful of your grammar on the forms and in the writing sample. Apparently any little typo will get your resume tossed. Good luck!

Formal interview process with in-person writing and numbers assessments administered. Interviews are done on sight and can be a combination of in-person and virtual. Formal dress is expected. HR are thorough and questions are encouraged.