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Software Development at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wilmington, DE Apr 2008 – Reviewed Apr 18, 2010
Interview Details – I was on a study abroad and applied online while abroad. I was interviewed by HR and later interviewed by the team I would work with. The HR interview was quite simple and included past knowledge and general skills. The panel interview was great. I enjoy interviewing, and this was my first phone interview with a panel. After about fifteen minutes they had determined that skill wise I was a fit, then went on to see if my personality was a fit as well. The interview ended with us laughing quite often and they said they still had to interview several other candidates, but that I was almost a sure thing.
Interview Question – What is your biggest character flaw? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was not able to negotiate anything as an intern, but was quite happy to get $19 per hour.
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Product Stewardship Intern at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wilmington, DE Apr 2010 – Reviewed Apr 14, 2010
Interview Details – The interview process was extremely pleasant, and consisted of a first phone interview. Less than a week later, I received an invitation to an interview with a hiring and HR manager.
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- Can you describe your prior experiences? Answer Question
- Can you do pivot tables? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – DuPont is very friendly to job applicants.
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Marketing Manager at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wilmington, DE Sep 2007 – Reviewed Oct 17, 2009
Interview Details – Interview consisted of on-campus interviews and invitation to headquarters for follow-up interviews. On campus was standard behaviorial interivew. HQ interview included multiple interviews with functional and business leaders each testing different areas of competence including leadership skills, business acumen, ability to deal with ambiguity, influence management and of course marketing competence. There was also a case study you had to present to a panel of 3 business and functional leaders. Very professional and intense interview process.
Interview Question – Was asked to define a value chain for a new bio-based product that was being introduced to the market. View Answer
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Marketing Manager at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wilmington, DE Jan 2007 – Reviewed Jul 1, 2009
Interview Details – Met w various business leaders for 1/2 hr
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- Why are you relocating View Answer
- Why are you leaving last job View Answer
Negotiation Details – 3 stages of negotiation, mostly hr at end w salary negotiation
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Manufacturing Operations Systems Coordinator at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Neots, England (UK) – Reviewed Apr 18, 2013
Interview Details – Over 8 hours of interviews
Interview Question – After 8 hours of interviews , medical, etc. you then had to impress the plant manager, he had the final yes or no, Answer Question
Negotiation Details – good
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Key Account Manager at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 4, 2013
Interview Details – Authentic and professional. CV sent and kept on file. Came back to me a year later. Invited for an interview: consisted of presentation and multiple interviews with 5 different managers. Was made a verbal offer a month later. Some delays in getting the final written offer, though explained internal reasons why. Started 3 months later.
Interview Question – Very classic in questions: about achievements listed and choices made in professional life. Answer Question
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Research Associate at DuPont
No Offer – Reviewed Jan 2, 2013
Interview Details – Phone interview was not well led. Was not introduced to all people who were present (only 3 people). I found out there was a third person when he asked me a question.
Interview Question – Do you know what we are looking for in this position? Answer Question
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Advanced Fiber Technician at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 25, 2012
Interview Details – Very long process. They hire for "attributes" not skills. Listen during the interactive sessions as they leave clues to everything, like using handrails when climbing stairs. Think safety the whole time. Started with personality and safety lifestyle test on a Friday night for 3.5 hours. Day long interactive session and 2 on 1 interview session.
Interview Question – No difficult questions, they are looking for a "good fit" with others on the team. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – None.
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Associate Investigator at DuPont
Declined Offer – Reviewed Oct 1, 2012
Interview Details – On-Campus Interview. Interview took about 30 minutes. Interviewed with two people from R&D. Very genial and very polite. One interviewee focused on taking notes while the other asked the questions. Questions were all behavioral related. 5 questions overall.
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- Tell me about an obstacle that you had in your career and how you overcame it Answer Question
- Talk about a project or something you did where you lead a group. Please mention results. Answer Question
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Marketing Manager at DuPont
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Sep 11, 2012
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After the shortlist based on past work and functional experience, and the other necessary requirements, 4-5 rounds of interviews are scheduled at different time intervals. 2 rounds of telephonic includes HR and functional, followed by face-to-face with senior in the deptt, BU head, HR head and finally with Country MD.
People and ethics are important to the company and hence a long, cumbersome process. But it helps especially they look for people for long term stint (historically, people join and spend their lifetime with this company or in some cases, who can't, leave in initial years).
India Specific - Still a new company; process is mixed with global corporate culture with Indian culture
Interview Question – Relates with Ethics - working in India and handling Government and similar other associations v/s company stringent policies of no-nonsense and 0% tolerance on ethical behaviour from all levels of employees View Answer
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“Innovative science company that lives it's core values. Complex and bureaucratic at times.”
Current Human Resources Manager in Wilmington, DE
Pros: Leadership has guided company to success for over 210 years. Focus on feeding, protecting, and fueling the world is very relevant. Lives core values of safety, respect for people, etc. Lots of technical expertise. Supports K-12 STEM education… – Full Review `
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