Engineering 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 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Engineering Specialist roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 4 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 Engineering Specialist according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 18%
Skills test: 18%
Drug test: 18%
Phone interview: 12%
One on one interview: 12%
Background check: 12%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
Three people panel situational questions based on experience and generally tried to understand your capability related to the job description. Generally 3 to 4 candidates will be interviewed for a position for a final decision
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions are based on the Job description and actual situation is expected
One hour interview with the three interviewers in the same room. Each interviewer asked questions in order. We finished the required questions in 45 minutes and had 15 minutes to chat.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Jun 2012
Interview
Overall it's a great interview experience. Lots of behavior questions and technical questions. You will meet both technical interviewers and managers who have difference interview emphasis. They really want to know how you deal with conflict and team work. You can feel that the company are seeking team players to do the routine work but not Steve Jobs.