I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Elmhurst, IL) in Jan 2014
Interview
Contacted via email from a recruiter who found my resume online, set up a 15 minute phone screen, had a 30 minute phone interview the next day, and then flew out to the Chicago HQ two weeks later. The on-site interview was not difficult, but it was LONG. First, an hour long tour of the facility, then 4 back to back interviews. Technically the lunch was "not an interview," but it definitely was. Unclear what they wanted, I basically was just asked to go over my resume four different times. No real tough questions. The office was creepy and pindrop quiet, no personal effects. Felt vaguely like i was in the matrix.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic comparison of two catalogues, pros and cons of the design for consumer choice.
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Elmhurst, IL)
Interview
Incredibly drawn out and tedious interview process with 9 total “interviews” for the entire process, including 5 on the on-site final round. Open-ended questions about yourself and different processes/projects at the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think X is designed like this, what are things you’d think about when implementing something like X
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr
Interview
Made it past phone call screening and had a one-on-one chat with a current manager before final round of interviews. Each round was 45 minutes to an hour long and questions were difficult. Have lots of examples ready. Have different answers ready for similar questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The interview process was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. I really appreciated that the discussions were fully behavioral, allowing me to naturally draw on my past experiences. Furthermore, the company truly goes out of its way to treat you like a VIP throughout the entire visit, covering a remarkably nice hotel stay and providing a generous stipend to ensure you are completely comfortable.
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