I was contacted on Monster.com by a recruiter who explained that McMaster-Carr deliberately seeks out people from other fields, and that my experience in education and advanced degree had interested them. I immediately sought out information about what exactly the job entailed. All I got was the title: Business Generalist, which needless to say didn't enlighten things much. I did some research into the company and it appeared to me that I was being put on a management track. I had a very enjoyable phone interview with the recruiter and was invited to come visit. I likewise had what seemed like good interviews on site, but I finally learned what I'd actually be doing: sales phones. Not exactly a management role. And when I inquired as to paths to management, I was basically told the chances were slim to none. So I was sought out and sent through a recruitment process in order to work phones... when I have 8 years work experience and a Masters Degree. I don't mean to seem elitist, but that is not what I was given the impression I was interviewing for. I think by the end of my visit there was a mutual understanding that it would not work out.

phone interview, then in person interview, tour of the facility, One on one interview, then group interview with a manager, a staff member, and a recruiter. Sit down with a staff member to see the type of work you will be doing