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Updated Feb 8, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Quality Management Chemist at Cargill
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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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 2011 (took 2 months)
I first met Cargill at a career fair on campus in mid September of 2011. I spoke with them and immediately fell in love. I handed over my resume and, as per their instructions, applied through their website for the open position.
About 3 weeks later, I was invited to an on-campus interview. In mid October, I interviewed with two representatives from Cargill Corn Milling USA both of whom started in the position for which I was interviewing. The questions were mostly behavioral but also consisted of a few easier technical questions. I felt like I hit it off with the interviewers, and though I botched a technical question explaining pH (don't judge me), I felt it went fairly well.
About a week and a half later, I received an email inviting me to attend a two day, onsite interview. I was given the choice between two different dates for the interview which were Wednesday and Thursday or Thursday and Friday of mid November.
A month later, it was time for my interview. Because I was close to the onsite location, I drove, but many of my fellow interviewees were provided with airfare by Cargill. I arrived at the hotel (paid for by Cargill) in the early afternoon, checked in, and then met with my fellow interviewees in the lobby. They had a sign-in table set up where I was presented with a folder with information about Cargill and about the days' activities. I was also presented with a Cargill chocolate (yum). Dress was business casual for the day, as we were to tour the plant that afternoon. We loaded a bus and headed to the plant together where we were given a brief introduction to cornmilling followed by an extensive tour of the plant. I really got an opportunity to see how things worked there, which was great. We also had an opportunity to drill the brains of several people working at the plant in the position for which we were interviewing. We then headed back to the hotel and had an hour or so to freshen up before dinner. Dinner took place in the hotel with all interviewees and interviewers. The environment was relaxing and allowed us to get to know one another and ask plenty more questions of professionals working at various levels within Cargill Corn Milling.
The next day, the intervewees were divided into two groups. My group had a fairly late start at about 10am. On the second day, dress was business formal. We were given a few presentations by various professionals at Cargill Corn Milling regarding benefits and tracks within Cargill. We then all convened for lunch where more questions were asked. Each interviewee was then scheduled for three, back-to-back, hour long interviews. Each interview was with two representatives. At the interviews, a few behavioral questions were asked followed by several technical questions. The interviewers had different lists of technical questions based on the major of the interviewee. A few questions overlapped among the interviews, but most were new at each one. There was plenty of time for me to ask questions, and at that point, I had several to ask. The atmosphere was relaxed and conversational, so it was easy to comfortably ask any questions I had, which were answered honestly.Everyone convened at the end of the day for a final wrap up and then went home.
About a week later, I received reimbursement for my gas mileage and meals eaten during the trip.
About a week after that, I got impatient waiting to hear back from Cargill, so I emailed the woman in charge of recruitment, letting her know that I was patiently awaiting her reply. Within 5 minutes, my phone was ringing. Cargill extended an offer to me. Hooray!
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
The offer extended to me was very fair and competitive to similar jobs for similarly qualified individuals. I was told at the interview process that offers are dependent on specific degrees and quality of applicants. I felt that my offer was very fair, so I did not negotiate.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Feed Corn Commodity at Cargill
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2 weeks)
you get contacted by email that your application is accepted. then a person from HR calls you to set up a phone interview. i took 2 phone interviews before i was contacted again by HR to be flown out to the location for a tour and 2 panel interviews and a small shadow.
the phone interviews where very basic and general. the panel interviews mostly hit you on situation concepts and how you can relate to your past experiences. they also ask about achievements in your life.
overall i was not a good fit for the position. i got an email saying i was not what they where looking for either.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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I/T Applications Support Tech at Cargill
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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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 Sep 2011 in Wichita, KS (took 2 weeks)
There was a screening interview with a contract recruiter and then I was sent a schedule for a 4 hour interview with 5 people. I was a little surprised they did not check with me on my availability before they scheduled the interview.
The interview was all behavioral questions. The first 2 people I talked with were on the team I would be working with and were the technical interviewers. They were inexperienced and were very interested in asking questions straight from the interview form and spent a lot of time writing without making eye contact. They asked very specific SQL questions.
The other 3 interviews were with more senior managers, they were more relaxed and confident interviewers. Nothing challenging in the questions.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Consultant at Cargill
Posted Jan 11, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 5 months)
Interview process from apply online to my first day on the job took a long time (five months). Business unit was going through a restructure and that created several stops and starts. First interviewed for a consultant position and after I interviewed with the hiring manager, he/she considered me for several higher level positions and had some peer hiring managers meet with me. If you fit their core values and culture, they will take their time to help you and them find the best possible fit for you inside the company. I was happy with the position I ultimately received of the four positions I was interviewing for. People I interviewed with were very genuine and positive - they weren't trying to ask you trick interview questions.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Senior Project Manager at Cargill
Posted Jan 7, 2012
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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 Aug 2010 (took 3 weeks)
Was contacted by a recruiter based on my linkedin profile. Phone interview went very well.
1:1 and panel interviews onsite. I thought it went very well. However, got a feedback that they were looking for someone with a specific BI tool experience. They knew I didn't have that experience, from day 1. So, I was surprised at the feedback.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Sales at Cargill
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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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 Nov 2011 (took 3 weeks)
I was required to write a short passage regarding an issue that could have an effect on the company and was then invited to a phone interview. Asked competency questions and 2 questions regarding expectations for the role and career development. Interview consisted of more competency based questions and question about economy/political change.
Interview Questions
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation and an IQ/Intelligence Test.
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Process Designer at Cargill
Posted Nov 19, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
6 month assignment turned into an interview for a full time position
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Not able to negotiate, offer and salary banding were not transparent. Messages from various managers and HR were inconsistent.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Operations Manager at Cargill
Posted Oct 23, 2011
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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 Sep 2011 in Calgary, AB (Canada) (took a day)
I was e-mailed by Cargill and I had to fill out a questionaire online. It was about 45 minutes long. The questions were mostly about managing people and teamwork. Things like what makes the best team? How often should people get praised? It was all multiple choice.
I recieved a second e-mail requesting a phone screening. It was more like a phone interview. The woman said she would call at 9:00am my time, but she called an hour early. She asked me questions about my last job.
Interview Questions
What would you find challenging about this position?
Are you willing to relocate? (she asked a lot about where I would be willing to move)
Are you legally aloud to work in Canada?
What are your salary expectations?
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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IT Consultant at Cargill
Posted Oct 18, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 3 weeks)
Two personal interviews to discuss my current position and what I'm expecting from the job posting I'm appliying for.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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Inappropriate?
Engineer CO-OP at Cargill
Posted Oct 18, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 (took a day)
I met them at the Texas A&M University's Engineering Career Fair. They called me later that day and set up an interview for the very next day for a CO-OP position. It was a very easy and straight forward phone interview that lasted around 20 minutes. The interviewer asked the standard behavioral questions. With one business related question thrown in.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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