Administrative Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Smithfield Foods with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Administrative Assistant roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Smithfield Foods overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Smithfield Foods as a Administrative Assistant according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Background check: 18%
One on one interview: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Phone interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods in Feb 2016
Interview
First interviewed with HR manager, after that round, interviewed with the plant manager, and the production manager. It took approximately 3 weeks from initial interview to start date.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To explain why I changed jobs. To give details of overcoming different situations. To elaborate on projects that I had worked on at my previous employer. To tell them why they should hire me, and why I wanted to work there.
I applied online. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods
Interview
Was surprised to be interviewed by a group of six people. Had to create a PowerPoint and Excel document with minimal instruction as to what the expectations were. Friendly group, but felt a little ambushed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What past experience would make me a good candidate?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods in Nov 2018
Interview
Met with hiring manager, learned about the position. Answered and asked questions about job/company/experience. Toured facility and learned about the company. Managers explained the business very well. Very comfortable experience.