Process Operator applicants have rated the interview process at Dow with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Process Operator roles take an average of 63 days to get hired, when considering 22 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Dow overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Dow as a Process Operator according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 21%
Phone interview: 17%
Drug test: 14%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 11%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Other: 3%
One on one interview: 1%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Dow (Midland, MI)
Interview
Brief phone interview just going over qualifications and to make sure I was still interested and also set up an in-person interview during this call. There was a panel of three interviewers who each asked pre-determined questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you think of a time when coworkers did not follow safety practices and how did you handle it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Dow (New Orleans, LA) in Mar 2026
Interview
focus heavily on safety mindset, behavioral scenarios (STAR method), and technical competency, often involving HR screens, technical panels, and, for operators, shift flexibility discussions. Candidates should expect questions on handling crises, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you were not pleased with your performance. Describe what you did and why?
Not looking to hire straight males. They are all about the gays. Felt overlooked. It’s a shame that these companies are shoving the gay agenda down your throats. My interviewer was a young chick and I talked to several people who work out there and said all they hire is gay females lately.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Question about heat exchangers, relief valves, and job experience.
The first round of questions were typical interview questions. But the second round of interviewers asked questions that were somewhat discriminatory in nature where they tried to figure out your age.