I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lincoln Electric (Euclid, OH)
Interview
Got called in for an interview via email. Got the email about 3 days after applying online. The interview turned out to be a mechanical aptitude and math test. These tests were taken on the computer. They gave you like 2 hours. I finished in about 45 minutes. A couple days later I was called back for a one on one interview. I had 2 interviews when I went, one with my future manager and on with HR. About a week later I was called and told that I was going to have to take a tobacco test and a hair drug test. I was a cigarette smoker so they told me they would give me 6 weeks to quit. After 6 weeks I went in and took the tobacco test and hair test. I passed both and got a call 3 days later with a start date.
I applied through college or university. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Lincoln Electric (Cleveland, OH) in Nov 2012
Interview
Several one on one interviews and different group interviews with various team members, who asked a mix of behavioral questions, questions about past experience, and about what I was looking for in a job with Lincoln. Overall the interview was fairly pleasant and I felt respected and fairly treated throughout.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lincoln Electric (Austin, TX) in Oct 2014
Interview
I got an interview through university campus recruiting, but I was referred by an employee. I was required to attend an information session the day before the interviews which was very informational. The presenter was very friendly and easy to talk to and was the same person that ended up interviewing all the candidates.
As I understand, the first interview is followed by an online aptitude test. Then, if I make it past the first round, I will be flown out to the headquarters, in Cleveland, Ohio.
As far as the first interview went, the questions were very straightforward and scripted. Questions included, "Are you someone that people look for to complete tasks or decisions."
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Question 1
The hardest question that caught me off guard, was when they asked if I was good with conflict resolution and how I deal with conflict.