HR Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at Caterpillar with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for HR Specialist roles take an average of 27 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Caterpillar overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Caterpillar as a HR Specialist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
Drug test: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Background check: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
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A recruiter was used where the recruiter kept saying Caterpillar was having issues with their hiring software for weeks on end then suddenly hired someone. Should have been more honest and use a better recruiter
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Oct 2021
Interview
Two level interview screening.
Both interviews were very interactive and not monotonous at all.
I enjoyed the interviews and its been pretty accurate about the job I am doing now.
I recommend that you apply and experience yourself.,
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me something about yourself.
Questions on HR experience.
Some behavioral questions too.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar (East Peoria, IL) in Jul 2021
Interview
The interview consisted of a phone interview with a recruited which then lead to a final interview with the hiring manager. My process was professionally handled and streamlined. The recruiter was very helpful with any questions that I had and the hiring manager was very approachable and not at all intimidating in the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your goals working for this company and how will you work to achieve those goals?