What makes an ideal employee for this position?

Someone who loves home improvement! If you are not one of them, hopefully you are only applying for a truck driving position where it doesn't matter so much as to what you are hauling. Otherwise, your chances of getting a job at Menards are slim. With that said, know home improvement before walking into this interview. Be able to tell the interviewer, a great candidate for Menards would be someone who loves home improvement, has great customer service skills, and truly enjoys helping and serving people.