Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Pioneer with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 42 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pioneer overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pioneer as a Research Associate according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 20%
Background check: 19%
Drug test: 15%
One on one interview: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Presentation: 2%
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2 stage interview where there was an informal informational gathering interview then another more formal interview with the entire group and any other individuals whom I'd work closely with.
The first interview was a meeting with the hiring manager to describe the role. The second interview was with the full group and one additional person who worked in a shared space.
Offers are usually made within the week and a similar time to either accept or decline the offer.
Human Resources phone screen is the first step followed by in person interview at facility with multiple staff. behavioral style interview with multiple questions. Interview last several hours and different panels of staff.
Interview questions [1]
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Describe a time when … is how most questions are framed.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pioneer (Johnston, IA) in Jun 2016
Interview
There was first a phone screening and then a phone interview. The second phone interview was somewhat lengthy and I spoke with several people. Then I was invited to headquarters for an on-site interview in which I presented my past research and sat down with several members of the lab for one-on-one question time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview questions were very focused on my past research experiences and findings.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Pioneer (Waimea, HI)
Interview
There were three panel interviews with groups of 3-4 and a couple one on one interviews with the scientists. Each interview lasted about an hour and there was a tour of the facility. It was a bit nerve-racking but if you know your way around behavioral interview questions, you'll do well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you had to lead a team to accomplish a difficult task. Did you succeed? How did you get your team to cooperate?