Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 2 mesi. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Caterpillar (Houston, TX) nel mese di mar 2023
Colloquio
Extraordinarily structured, to the point that it had an institutional feel to it. The panel asked questions exclusively in the STAR format with very little tolerance for casual conversation or getting to know the team. It gave me an impression that the culture was very cold and completely killed my interest in the position.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Typical generic STAR interview questions. Tell me about a time you had conflict in the workplace. Tell me about a time you failed at something.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite segnalazione di un dipendente. La procedura ha richiesto 2 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) nel mese di mag 2021
Colloquio
1. Informal Interview -- The process began with an "informal" / informational / get-to-know-you meeting. Of course, this is not really informal, as all interactions in the beginning stages are part of the selection process. Mine was with the person who would be my future manager (manager of my team). The format was a Zoom meeting. 2. Formal Interview -- The interview itself consisted of questions based on the STARR method of interviewing. Those present were (1) a member of the team I would join, (2) the manager, and (3) a senior manager of another department within the division who answers to the senior executive of the division. The format was a Zoom meeting. 3. One-on-one with manager -- After the formal interview, the manager called me. Only the who of us spoke. He asked me how I thought it went, and we discussed the position further. He told me at that time that he would like to extend me an offer. The format was on the phone. 4. Working with the recruiter -- A recruiter called me an made an offer. I countered. The recruiter called the manager to convey my offer. The recruiter called me back and told me the counter offer. I accepted. The recruiter outlined the onboarding process. 5. Final stage with the manager - The manager called and welcomed me to the team. Suggestions - I never interviewed with the senior manager of my department. In hindsight, I would requested an interview with the division manager and/or the division manager and my manager. I suggest that everyone make this request so that you can get a feel for the culture, motivations, and environment in which you will work. The division's long-term goals and current initiatives trickle down the corporate structure, so knowing those and getting a sense of who your boss's boss (if at all possible) will be might help you make strategic decisions about accepting the position.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Have you practiced answer STARR interview questions?
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite l'università. La procedura ha richiesto 6 mesi. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Caterpillar (Panamá) nel mese di ott 2018
Colloquio
3 interview in English for a position in an spanish speaking country (Panama). Situation, Task, Actions and Results methodology... great format for talking about my work experience. It was a different way to talk about my experience instead of a tell-me-about-yourself