Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Caterpillar with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 56% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Manager roles take an average of 50 days to get hired, when considering 10 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 Manager according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 35%
Phone interview: 25%
Drug test: 15%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 5%
One on one interview: 5%
Presentation: 5%
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It was a competency based interview and be prepared by knowing your STARs. The whole process was one of the shortest in the industry, one phone screen and open panel interview. Finally a company that doesn't make candidates jump through hoops and does follow up.
Well organized, STAR method. Interview was with 3 members from the leadership team. Started on time and ended with a facility tour. Checked in at parking lot security office and was on the visitor list. Secondary check went smoothly and hiring manager came out to greet on arrival.
The interview process was thorough and well-structured, involving multiple stages. It started with a phone screening where basic qualifications and motivations were discussed. This was followed by a virtual interview with the HR team, focusing on personality and fit within the company culture.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Apr 2024
Interview
There were multiple rounds of targeted selection interviews. Panel interviews. Same general set of questions asked over and over again. Nothing special. It didn't feel like I had a real chance. Forgone conclusions. Not seriously considered.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time you faced conflict in your workplace. What did you do and how did it turn out? Use the STAR format for your answer.