I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at dsm-firmenich in Sep 2020
Interview
Interview process started with HR interview and then an online video based interview. Followed with video interviews with hiring manager, technical dev engineer, and Commercial director. Finally another interview with HR. After weeks of interviewing and countless hours I did not even receive a follow up on the results of the interview. Highly unprofessional and disrespectful especially when the industry is small enough where I will come across these people again.
Typically, 2-3 round of interviews.
1st would be HR as first screening. Once you pass, interview with your direct line manager. The last round would either manager from related dept, or 1 level above line managers.
Non professional questions directed by hr which does not relate to the role at all. hr uses inappropriate ways to analyse candidate suitability for behaviroal screening. Trade does not need to be humiliating, you dont hire robots
Began with phone screening, followed by up to 5 rounds of interviews with HR, hiring manager and several stakeholders. Asked about experience, motivations and some behavioural questions. There was also a personality test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a success story that you had with a customer