Q&A With O'Reilly Auto Parts Employees

Not too good if all stores are like this one.

Electric cars is going to kill the company

How do yall sleep at night knowing that at every level of the entire corporation all the way to the TOP especially the CE0 & çøö was direclty involved in illegally towing a homeless 100% disabled veterans vehicle that they lived in and given COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES to do the right thing and makes things right so that said veteran didnt have to continue to sleep behind a filthy dumpster? But no0io0oo0o that would involve having to humble themselves which apparently they just dont have that ability to muster up that level of integrity. AutoZone for the win!

Easier than any other ones I have been to.

Normally 2 stage interview. One with the SM, then once with the DM. Drug testing is required for some positions like delivery drivers.

I think the commercial business is growing and the sales for classic and older cars is dwindling due to stores not stocking enough of those parts.

both retail and commercial sales is growing fast, but dependable staffing is an issue.

Stop focusing on pushing the numbers so much and let management do more at the store level with regards to individual recognition of good work. Have a rewards banquet for the top performer in each store, not just each district.

fire everyone from the DMs up

Khakis and a good polo shirt. Business casual. Don't try to dress like an executive.

business casual. If you come in looking like a slob I feel that you dont take the position you're applying for seriously and would not fit the company culture.

casual attire

Extremely flexible with advance notice. Management prints the schedule 3 weeks out, so that makes life easier.

depends on your position, but most store managers will work with your schedule if possible, especially students.

very, that is one of the good things

Seeing my teammates and putting a smile on my customer's faces.

the challenge of problem solving and organizing, allowing me to push my skills to the limits.

being with my friends

Better. More comfortable. Had an answer about the job while I was there.

This is very vague as the interview experience depends on the person giving the interview. My DM is very open and prefers to empower her team members, so the interview was casual and friendly.

same

Full benefits.

medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock options, paid vacation

expensive ones

depends on the atmosphere you immediate supervisor sets. Not all supervisors are created equal.

terrible.

A lot of tension

Theoretically, they happen annually, however, a team member who displays exceptional effort and teamwork can receive random raises in appreciation for their hard work.

Have great customer service skills. Automotive skills are not necessary, the company will train you, but they are definitely a bonus. I cant answer for the corporate side of the company as I've never worked there.

apply at autozone instead

Just apply they are not picky

hard working, cheerful people, who can work in a team and smile even when dealing with a difficult customer.

the kind that can sleep with enough upper management

Everyone is pretty much in the same position

As long as performance stays up, pretty good.

I'd say 90% secure. But as a SM whos sales numbers are currently not hitting expected goals I do worry that I may be replaced.

It's a retail job, so sometimes it is not good and sometimes it is.

For those below SM great. SM's are required to do 50 hours a week, and you have the responsibility of filling in when short staffed or someone calls in sick with no replacement. At the moment work is my life.

About an hour.

10-15 minutes.

The company values. The bonuses.

its an excellent environment to build up your resume and if you're goal is a career there are excellent opportunities to advance within the company.

in some ways, very challenged, in others, everything is outlined and structured so tightly i feel a little confined in what i can and cant do.

very

Im not sure about stores outside of my district, but there are 11 stores in my district, half are managed by women and all are managed by people from minority groups. our DM is a woman of minority. From what I've observed, RM and up have been white males. at least those that I have met.

very much

employee discount is fantastic and the stock options makes me very happy.

a good discount

No very. It is highly structured and focused on what is in high demand, but not in the habit of breaking ground into new areas.

not at all

The store manager, and heard back the next day.

store manager and DM. Same day

a sense of self accomplishment.

my coworkers