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Updated Apr 27, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2012 (took 4 weeks)

Great company!

Interview Questions

What is a situation where you received feedback and how did you change your approach post feedback

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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 in Dallas, TX (took 2 weeks)

Phone interview then interview with 2amagers

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Why do you want to work for a tobacco company?

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What would you do if presented with a directive from your boss that you knew was in direct contrast with what your customers goals are?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Indianapolis, IN (took 2 days)

Altria preferenced me at my University based on my resume. the first interview was a 2 on 1. They asked behavioral questions and were just getting a feel for personality, articulation, and overall qualification for the job. Roughly 100 people interviewed on the first day, and 20 were chosen to return for the second day.

The second day consisted of meeting with a "greeter" who was in our Career Services office. She gave a booklet with 4 questions in it, and put me in a room by myself and gave me 20 minutes to complete the questions.

after the 20 minutes was up, a new employee retrieved me from the room, and walked me through the office into another room where 5 employees were seated. they were nice, but very thorough, and will sniff out any dishonesty or B.S. you will give. They will probe at your weak points where you ramble, and will do a behavior sample situation.

The whole situation was pretty unnerving, as I felt I was being interrogated rather than interviewed. I am still waiting to hear back. Although the interview went well, I would have to turn down the job based on what I saw in the interview and pursue other opportunities. I basically used the interview process as practice for future companies that were coming to campus in the future.

Interview Questions

it was a situational scenario where she read a page long real life situation. From there they asked me to analyze, explain, give feedback, and why i made my decision.

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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.

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3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2009 (took a day)

Two people interviewed me. One was a younger employee who had been working for Altria for 3 years, while the other was his mentor, someone who had worked there for over 20 years. It was all behavioral questions. Tell me a time you were in so and so situation.

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How do you parents feel about you interviewing for a company that sells a product that can be harmful?

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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 4 weeks)

Met at career fair at school, and attended the information session. Was invited for a round 1 panel interview. Basic behavioral questions. Then was invited to a second round panel interview at the same location. The questions were more challenging. There was a role play scenario where I was asked to sell to one of the interviewers.