What is the hiring process at Macallister Machinery?

To be considered for a role at MacAllister Machinery/MacAllister Rental and/or Michigan CAT, you must complete the online application process. To get started, go to Macallister Machinery's career website for more information on available jobs and to read more about job descriptions.

The online application is a quick and easy application process that does not require you to create. It does require that you upload a resume, answer some basic demographics questions, and include an option to link any relevant social media profiles such as LinkedIn.

They ask not to be contacted once you submit your application but to wait for someone at Macallister Machinery to contact you. You can also email your application to careers@macallister.com.

The online application process generally takes about five to ten minutes to complete. Please be sure your resume is up-to-date and ready to be uploaded.

Phone Screening

The Macallister Machinery recruitment team or hiring manager reviews all resumes and/or applications that are submitted. They then typically conduct a telephone interview with those candidates that are best suited for the position.

The phone screening is intended to assess whether a candidate meets the necessary criteria such as requirements, core competencies, and a fit for their culture.

Interview Stage

The next step for a candidate is either an in-person or virtual interview with the hiring manager. Depending on the position, you could be invited back for follow-up interviews as well. The interview is to further assess your core competencies, job-specific skills, and fit with the company culture and team vibe.

Common Macallister Machinery interview questions include:

• How much experience do you have with the equipment?

• How do you handle stressful situations?

• Describe a time when you made a decision in a high-pressure situation.

• Do you prefer to work individually or as part of a team?

• What have you learned from a workplace mistake?

• How would your boss or coworkers describe you?