Research Scientist 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 72% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Scientist roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 43 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 Research Scientist according to 43 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Presentation: 14%
Phone interview: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 7%
Drug test: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
Other: 1%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Dow in Aug 2015
Interview
The interview process was fairly casual. First was questions to make sure I fit the job description. Then I gave a 15 min research presentation followed by technical and behavioral questions. They saved time at the end for me to ask questions. Just interviewed today, so no idea if I will get a second interview or an offer yet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the biggest challenge in grad school (research or other lab-related)?
Interview was ok. Gave 45 min presentation with approx 10 attendees and had personal interviews with approx 5 people. Don't remember much else unfortunately as this was a while ago.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Dow
Interview
Long but very useful. Met several stakeholders who gave a good overview of the process. At PhD level, you will have to present your work. Got a tour of the facility
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What the greatest technical challenge and how did you go about solving it
On-site interview with multiple interviewers asking specific questions based on my resume and work related experience. Some behavioral type interview questions related to how I work with others and how I handle certain difficult situations