Business Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Smithfield Foods with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Business Manager roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 2 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 Business Manager according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
Drug test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods (Smithfield, VA) in Mar 2024
Interview
3 rounds, 1 phone, 1 manager, 1 panel. The phone interview is with a Talent Acquisition person, they don't know the jobs and will ask basic questions. Rounds 2 and 3 they will test for subject knowledge and team fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They will ask Circumstance, Action, Response type questions. Broad range of topics. Talk about a time you did not meet a goal, etc.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods (Lisle, IL) in Jan 2015
Interview
typical questions - easy process - they are just trying to determine if you are a good fit within their culture. Many of the standard type question with regards to tell me about yourself and tell me a little about your past experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you faced a difficult challenge and what did you do