Candidates applying for R&D Chemist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at AkzoNobel overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at AkzoNobel as a R&D Chemist according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Personality test: 25%
Background check: 25%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AkzoNobel (Kampong Baharu Nilai) in Jul 2024
Interview
prescreening via phone call - 1st stage interview via zoom call with the manager (technical person), typical behavioural questions use STAR method to answer, from their line of questioning you could already tell where they are going and what kind of candidates they are looking for - 2nd stage interview via zoom call also with the technical person, one hour is allocated. line of questioning is very specific and based on your CV, no need to worry, as you should know your CV best.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
compared to the other candidates, they have a much stronger background in analytical chemistry than yours, why should we hire you regardless?
10 min presentation on challenging piece of work, providing context and explaining what was hard and how I overcame the difficult issues, followed by technical questions on paints and coatings.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AkzoNobel
Interview
Two rounds of interviews. The first one is with HR, and the second is with the technical manager. Questions generally from previous experience. Some behavioural questions as well. Any previous experience /knowledge with production/r&d is good.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-Tell me a situation where you developed a new product and if it reached the market.