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Philips North America Interview Questions & Reviews
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Visual Designer at Philips North America
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jun 2009 – Reviewed Apr 21, 2013
Interview Details – I noticed the opportunity on a job board. I responded to the lead with a cover letter and my resume. After a few weeks I was contacted by the HR department for a phone interview date. During the phone interview we discussed my experience, why I was looking for another opportunity, and what I was looking for in the next opportunity. After a few days I was contacted for a in-person interview. The in-person interview took nearly the full day, as I completed the application forms and meet with a number of senior staff. I was contacted the following day with a verbal offer.
Interview Question – I rumbled a bit talking about what I was looking for in my next opportunity. In hindsight it would have been better if I thought about my response to this question in advance. Answer Question
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Intern at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2012 – Reviewed Feb 16, 2013
Interview Details – Interviews with 3 different managers
Interview Question – All were pretty standard interview questions Answer Question
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Operations at Philips North America
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Oct 2011 – Reviewed Jul 30, 2012
Interview Details – They took 2 interviews. First one was to understand my interest and knowledge about operations in supply chain and second one was to know more about the my technical skills.
Interview Question – Situation based questions like tell me a time when you blah blah........ Answer Question
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Corporate Recruiter at Philips North America
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Somerset, NJ May 2011 – Reviewed May 8, 2012
Interview Details – application, ph interview, on-site interviews (x2)
Interview Question – What do you know about Philips? Answer Question
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Marketing at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in Bothell, WA Sep 2010 – Reviewed Apr 10, 2012
Interview Details – The recruiters were very responsive and quick to contact me. After that I was interviewed by managers in the headquarters on the East Coast. Finally I was called into Bothell--twice. The second time I had to present on a giant screen to who knows how many people. It was incredibly uncomfortable. I was among the finalists and later heard the "successful" candidate is absolutely miserable.
Interview Question – Discuss a successful marketing campaign you participated in Answer Question
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Research and Development at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2011 – Reviewed Dec 6, 2011
Interview Details – I contacted the HR woman by email and we had a short talk, basically about my research at the university, followed by a few questions. After the talk she said that she will set up another interview with one of the project leaders. It has been silent for about two weeks and then I got the schedule of the next interview. This time I got a phone call from a researcher, we talked for about half an hour about my recent paper and the projects that they were running. Three weeks later they sent me an email telling that I was not selected for the position.
Interview Question – Tell me about your project Answer Question
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Executive Assistant at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2011 – Reviewed Nov 19, 2011
Interview Details – I was interviewed by several people. Two other administrative assistants as well as the head CEO's assistant. They interviewed me very informally and took me to lunch at the on site cafeteria. A very pleasant experience. I was also interviewed by the management team I would be working for, two scientists, as well as a number of their reports. The interview was concluded by the HR Manager. It was a positive experience.
Interview Question – I was asked questions with regard to global travel coordination. Answer Question
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SAP Business Analyst at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in Sep 2011 – Reviewed Sep 13, 2011
Interview Details – 4 person interview process within then team
Interview Question – What do you need to improve? View Answer
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Senior Manager at Philips North America
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2009 – Reviewed Mar 15, 2011
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After applying online via the company's website, I was contacted by the company's internal recruiter. While she did not know much about the position,industry or organizational structure, she was kind and prompt.
After the phone interview, I was scheduled for a group interview for a few weeks later. The group interview with the team was disorganized and there was tension among the members. After the team interview,the internal recruiter called me for a phone interview with HR. While she was nice too, she did not know much about the position or reporting structure. After this phone interview,the internal recruiter called to job offer me.The offer was from her, not the company's management or HR,which was odd. There was a lot of disconnect and inefficiencies. The background company took such a long time for verification, that I had to submit my tax forms.It was the longest interview+hiring process that I ever experienced and very unnecessary.
Interview Question – What would your former supervisor say about you? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Yes,negotiated my start date and salary to the top of the range
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Research at Philips North America
No Offer – Interviewed in May 2010 – Reviewed Oct 20, 2010
Interview Details – The process started with a phone interview from H.R. about a job that I didn't apply for. It was two months later that I found about they had scheduled a in-person interview with the hiring manager as well as a panel interview with some directors. The interview at intense but I felt confident. I followed up with the hiring manager and was told to follow up with H.R. It wasn't for three weeks after the interview, after calling and emailing, that I received a response. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job but they did think I was a good candidate that they will consider in the future.
Interview Question – What is your name? I only need one answer. View Answer
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