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Senior Research Engineer at 3M
No Offer – Reviewed Jun 14, 2013 New
Interview Details – Received opening info from an alumnus. Sent my resume. 3 rounds of interview. One over phone, two over Skype.
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Sales Representative at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Maplewood, MN Feb 2009 – Reviewed Jun 13, 2013 New
Interview Details – The interview process is very long. I underwent 6 interviews in total.
Interview Question – One of the interviewers decided to give a "stress" interview which made things very awkward. So be prepared for the unconventional interview. I also had to take a standard math test and personality test. Answer Question
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Technician at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in Cincinnati, OH – Reviewed Jun 9, 2013 New
Interview Details – I have no details on this as we were aquired
Interview Question – I have no details on this as we were aquired Answer Question
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Analyst at 3M
No Offer – Reviewed Jun 8, 2013 New
Interview Details – basic coding questions and soft skill questions, focus on not only the results, but how you try to solve the problem and thinking behind. Tired.
Interview Question – why you want to join? Answer Question
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Intern at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN Nov 2012 – Reviewed Jun 4, 2013
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Be sure to go to your school's career fair and NETWORK!
Show interest in the company in addition to having a strong GPA and solid resume.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you failed to complete something Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation.
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Financial Analyst at 3M
No Offer – Reviewed May 20, 2013
Interview Details – The interview process was very detailed and professional. It was frustrating applying online because you have no idea who is getting your email or if they even look at your resume.
Interview Question – What would your previous manager say is your weakest attribute. Answer Question
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Designated Sales Representative (DSR) at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN – Reviewed May 10, 2013
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The process started with a phone interview and a questionaire. If you can get to the in person interview, you are likely 50% or better. My interview was with 4 people and they are basically looking for competence. If you appear competent and have the credentials... Congratulations.
In order to get this job, you must be open to relocating anywhere THEY want to send you.
Interview Question – I was thrown $$$ figures without an actual offer as an ice breaker in an interview. I certainly wasn't expecting it and it took away much of my negotiation capacity. Answer Question
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Administrative Assistant at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN May 2010 – Reviewed May 7, 2013
Interview Details – Went well, got a position. Now trying to move after 3 years, I have applied to over 50 positions, some lateral, some would be a promotion and even a few lower grade. I have had 2 interviews and the rest have been sorry charlie, keep trying. After 50+, that outragous and unacceptable. It is definately, not what you know, it is WHO you know.
Negotiation Details – Vacation time was the only thing I could negotiate. My salary was 6K less than my last position.
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Sales Analyst at 3M
No Offer – Reviewed May 6, 2013
Interview Details – The interview process was professional but still friendly. I was taken to the on site Walmart showroom and asked a variety of experience based questions. They were thorough with my resume and were interested to learn. In the end they went with a candidate with more experience but I am thankful for the interview process. I feel like I gained a lot.
Interview Question – Who is your role model? Answer Question
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ACS Event/Multiple Positions at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in New Orleans, LA Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 3, 2013
Interview Details – Got interview call at ACS event. Interviewed for 45 min. General resume related questions asked. Person was nice and very enthusiastic about your research. Asked many questions based on my resume. At the end, He stated that they are not interviewing for specific positions now but in future some openings will come.
Interview Question – Asked about mechanism for one of my research project Answer Question
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