I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Mossville, IL) in Nov 2011
Interview
In early Oct. I got an on-campus interview. Didn't hear anything for about a month but was pleased to receive an offer to do an on-site interview in the Peoria area. I interviewed for a position in: Leadership and Technical Development Program - Product Development Track
Went out to a nice meal the night before with hosts and other interviewees.
My host was around at various points throughout the interview day including picking me up to take me from the hotel to the engineering complex and a tour of Peoria afterward.
Interview day consisted of an introductory presentation to all interviewees, 3 different 1:1 interviews, a fine quality lunch, a tour, a presentation on benefits, and 1:1 time with the manager of the area you would be hired into. Overall it was a well run process that made me feel immersed into the company for a day, more so than other companies I've encountered.
The interviews were with 3 different managers including one who manages the division I would be hired into. The interview questions were behavioral based as have been described here. However, I would not go into these 'cold turkey'. I spent a decent amount of time 2 days before the interview practicing questions with someone and adding to my repertoire of scenarios to draw from.
I was informed the interviewers would have meetings to decide on candidates that same day. (I also understood that while there were multiple interviewees, we were not competing as we had all been picked for different positions). I received an offer by email about 1.5 weeks after my on-site interview.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Feb 2023
Interview
The interview is STAR type where it sta ds for specofic, timely, actionable and rezult. So keep examples handy in that format. It will help to make note in a panel i terview style.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Apr 2019
Interview
Recruiter reached out through email to set up an interview, and I ended up on a skype interview with 3 Caterpillar employees. Was contacted several weeks after the interview with an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What leadership experience do you have and how have you demonstrated it?
I applied through college or university. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Madison, WI)
Interview
Campus interview. Met and talked with a representative at the job fair on campus. Was able to schedule an interview in the next couple days for an engineering intern position.