People need to learn that Cabela's is not a sporting store. It is an outdoor outfitting store for people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle such as camping, hunting, fishing etc. Hunters are a huge part of their business whether it be hunting animals or fish. Hikers, campers and other types of outdoorsy people are their customers. So don't apply if you don't at least do one of these activities or you will be the fish out of water....I am a recent hire, and after applying online it didn't take more then a week to be notified of my interview time. If you are applying to a new store that isn't open yet you will be likely processed through a production line interview process that includes filling in a paper version of the online application; so make sure you have your information copied down and take it with you so your data will be the same on both applications. If it is a mass hire, after your interview you will be either taken to another area to complete a drug test via a mouth swap (a good indication that you will be hired); or walked to the exit door and thanked for your time. If the store is existing already I am not sure how the process will proceed but always feel free to contact the HR (human resources) department at the store after about a week to ask if they would like any additional information about you that would help them select you for an interview. It's all about getting in front of a real person. Cabela's is a very enthusiatic and fun company to work for. They are very accomodating to their staff but expect integrity, honesty and 150% from their employees. We recently had a paper airplane contest to try and land the plane in a fishing net to win a metal detector...one guy made it!! If you truly wish to work for Cabela's not for just a job but for a place you can look forward to going into every day then stick with it and remember that the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Good Luck!