Research Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Colgate-Palmolive with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientist roles take an average of 68 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Colgate-Palmolive overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Colgate-Palmolive as a Research Scientist according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 22%
Phone interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 17%
Background check: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 6%
Skills test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive
Interview
The in person interview was conversational, met with various members of the team one on one. Phone call with more senior level management asking about educational background. Tour of work site afterwards.
Interview is based on 5 STAR method question where you have to give an example of a situation or problem, how you approached it, and what is your solution to that problem
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Tell me about a time your research faced a major setback, how did you troubleshoot and overcome the challenge?"
I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Piscataway, NJ)
Interview
First there was a HR phone call screening. One interview by generalist HR person. Then three interviews, including the hiring manager and two other people from the team. Called back with another final follow up interview. Then they asked for references.
I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Piscataway, NJ)
Interview
3 interviews, recruiter, team lead, and then full panel lecture. took 8 weeks. Very nice and friendly and forward thinking. No drug test. Many benefits and stuff like that. All online