I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr in Jan 2019
Interview
- Approached via LinkedIn
i. typical LinkedIn messaging conversation
ii. recruiter asked to set up a phone call
iii. the recruiter was very flexible
- Phone call/screening
i. began with typical small talk
ii. behavioral questions
- Onsite interview
i. McMaster did a phenomenal job coordinating travel arrangements
ii. Started with a tour of the facility with "interview" questions along the way
iii. interviewed with two different managers (both similar behavioral questions)
iv. ended with a sit-down with the HR manager
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Elmhurst, IL)
Interview
Incredibly drawn out and tedious interview process with 9 total “interviews” for the entire process, including 5 on the on-site final round. Open-ended questions about yourself and different processes/projects at the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think X is designed like this, what are things you’d think about when implementing something like X
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr
Interview
Made it past phone call screening and had a one-on-one chat with a current manager before final round of interviews. Each round was 45 minutes to an hour long and questions were difficult. Have lots of examples ready. Have different answers ready for similar questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at McMaster-Carr (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The interview process was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. I really appreciated that the discussions were fully behavioral, allowing me to naturally draw on my past experiences. Furthermore, the company truly goes out of its way to treat you like a VIP throughout the entire visit, covering a remarkably nice hotel stay and providing a generous stipend to ensure you are completely comfortable.
