I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Alcoa (Davenport, IA) in Mar 2015
Interview
I applied online and was contacted via email by HR for a brief screening. We spoke the next day then he scheduled an interview with hiring manager a week later. After the phone interview with HR and hiring manager, I was sent an email that night for an onsite interview a week later. The interview day consisted of security and safety video then a plant tour. After an hour plant tour, it was a panel interview consisting of 4 ppl. Immediately after interview I was called the next day they wanted to make an offer. The offer was sent two days later and I had a week to make a decision. Offer signed and returned via email to HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to be a mechanical engineer? Why you chose Alcoa? Describe a time where you had to complete a project with no procedures or policies in place. You have to answer in star format.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Alcoa (Massena, NY) in Oct 2023
Interview
The interview process was overall a decent experience. The engineers were all very friendly and asked me questions regarding my education, and past experiences. I recently graduated, so they ended up asking me about the courses that I have taken that could bring beneficial knowledge to the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you led a team out of a difficult circumstance.
Describe a time where you had to overcome a problem. What steps did you take to address the problem? Were you successful in addressing the issue?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Alcoa (Virginia Beach, VA)
Interview
First had phone screening, then Met with Engineering manager, then a business manager finally talked with Human Resources.
There were two rounds of interviews, then background checks and drug screening