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Electrical Engineer- Protection at ABB (United States)
Posted Sep 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Raleigh, NC (took 2+ weeks)
It was a contract job and I was only interviewed through Phone.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a Phone Interview.
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Power and Automation Leaders Program at ABB (United States)
Posted Jun 18, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I was recommended for this program as the result of a college career fair and was promptly contacted for a phone interview. The discussion went very well and I was informed that I was a guaranteed candidate for the formal final round interviews and did not need to interview in person, as was typical. I decided to go anyway to learn about the company where I spoke with the coordinator for the program and several current participants - it was very informal and I was instructed that it was primarily for my benefit. After not hearing anything more specific about the dates for the final interview, which I was told to keep free, I contacted them again and was told that they had changed their minds.
In summary, they rejected me for a lack of formality during discussions where I was told to ask questions and be casual. Additionally they demonstrated a complete lack of consideration for my time. While it was not the right job for me, I caution to make sure to promote both your technical intelligence and practical know-how during all phases of the interview process.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Order Administrator at ABB (United States)
Posted May 11, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Auburn Hills, MI (took a day)
Telephone interview consisted mainly of questions related to the candidate's professional experience from prior positions they've held. In addition, a few behavioral questions were also asked (strengths and weaknesses, etc...) as well as inquiries of any employer clauses which you may be obligated to follow (non - solicit, non - compete, etc...)
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Power Electronics Engineer at ABB (United States)
Posted Apr 4, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took a day)
One Day interview both technical and behavorial questions were asked. Work environment very pleasant and informative.
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The interview consisted of a Presentation, a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Substation Engineer at ABB (United States)
Posted Mar 22, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Raleigh, NC (took 2+ months)
Mostly informal. The drawings I had to review were very basic and I was surprised that no one had any actual construction (real world ) experience. It is not difficult to have a favorable interview when your field knowledge trumps office knowledge. The people were very pleasant, but not very knowledgeable in design processes, project planning or execution. It was most surprising that no one had any field construction experience - nor are they interested in gaining this experience, even going so far to state it is not necessary. They are too comfortable with the office, climate controlled environment. For someone with both design and construction experience the interview process is going to be easy.
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Negotiation Details
To a degree, at the time, I did not realize how low paid I was in my current position. That has since been corrected (based on a 40 hour week). Overall, I am still at a loss, since my last job we were paid by the hour (straight time). As far as salary and compensation - everything is negotiable. The goal is to get the company to want you, BEFORE any compensation is discussed.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, a Presentation, a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Internship at ABB (United States)
Posted Jan 27, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took a day)
This position mainly looking for PhD student, especially if you are graduating soon. They most concern about your educational background and project background, if matches their requirement, everything goes easy.
The hourly rate for this position is OK, but no any other benefits
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Skills Test, a Presentation, a Group/Panel Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Sales Engineer at ABB (United States)
Posted Jul 20, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2008 (took 2 months)
Initially I had a phone conversation with my manager to be. He talk to me about my future job responsibilities and asked me about myself. He said he was going to interview other candidates for the position and then he would make his decision. About 3 weeks later I was sent an invitation to go to the manufacturing plant where I was interviewed by about 8 people. (ABB paid all the expenses for my trip).
I felt the questions were more to get to know me better so that they could determine if they liked me. I did practiced a lot my listening skills. At the end of the round of interviews which took over 6 hours I had a conversation with my manager to be to discuss my salary. A few days later the job offer was emailed to me by an HR representative.
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Negotiation Details
Good. I gave a range of the salary I was contemplating, and I did get salary within that range.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Web Marketing at ABB (United States)
Posted Jun 28, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Cary, NC (took 3 months)
This company is about unpersonal as it gets. Once selected for an interview, you will get an EMAIL directing you to a website to schedule your interview. After the second phone interview with the hiring manager, I was brought in for 1/2 day interviews. I received the interviewing schedule by email. Again, no one personally called, it was all done by email. When I arrived, I was escorted by the recept to an interview room where the HM and the HR person arrived late. Then they left..., no one to escort me to the next interview, I was left to fend for myself. I looked at my schedule and saw that the next interview was by phone to a another country, so I asked the recept where was I supposed to go to take the call...she wasn't sure. So I saw a visitor office space and took that spot. The rest of the day went pretty much the same. At the end of the day, I saw I had a video conf and again went to the recept who pointed to a room. I went to the room and finally 3 other people showed up. The interviews were unorganized and as is often the case, panel interviews have different people with their own opinions on what the job really was. When the call was over, the people left the room. Again, no one escorting me. they didn't even have the decency to send me a rejection letter and didn't answer my notes inquiring about the job. They could have at least sent an email, letter, or phone call. The only way I found out that I didn't get the job was that 1 month later, the category changed on their website, to position "filled." Heartless company.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Applications Engineer at ABB (United States)
Posted Feb 23, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Sugar Land, TX (took 2 weeks)
I was interviewed by phone with 2~3 times, and went to the onsite. In the onsite interview, they mainly focus on my resume and asked the technical question, like the var control, voltage regulation, renewable energy...I have waited for two months, no offer yet
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Supply Chain Training Program at ABB (United States)
Posted Feb 1, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Orlando, FL (took 1 week)
Company was looking to hire very quickly due to declined offers the previous recruiting season. Initially performed a screening interview with HR over the phone then a phone interview with two persons in Supply Chain. Was invited to an on-site interview in Orlando in which I was flown down in the afternoon, had dinner with two representatives in the evening, and performed interviews and a facility tour in the morning. Everything went well but offer was extended to other candidate or so I can only assume because no one ever followed up with me, even after several emails. I was tentative about working with the company due to reviews on this website and the negative vibe I received from my interviewers. Could just be me, but the energy sector seems a pretty cut-throat environment regarding customer/supplier relations and internal advancement. I have not found employment as of writing this post but I can't help but wonder if the persons who declined offers last fall had feelings much akin to mine...
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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