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Interview Experience 114 Ratings
Summer Intern at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN (US) Feb 2012 – Reviewed Sep 18, 2012
Interview Details I applied for the Summer Intern position in 3M this past Spring. I am mainly interested in Computer Vision and Machine Learning. They have a lab which works in this area. I was called for a phone interview.
Interview Question – The interview was very informal. There were two people interviewing. They asked just about what was there in the resume. The interview lasted for about 25minutes. They said I can expect a reply in the week after the interview. Never heard from them again. Answer Question
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Technical Aide at 3M
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 30, 2012
Interview Details quick and easy 1 on 1
Interview Question – Have you ever worked with standard C Programming and / or with embedded technologies? View Answer
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Marketer Intern at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Singapore (Singapore) Apr 2012 – Reviewed Aug 12, 2012
Interview Details
HR manager arranged for one-to-one interview with the assistant marketing manager, who was my reporting supervisor for my 12-week internship stint.
Interview was very thorough. The marketing manager questioned almost every entry on my resume. She started off with 'introduce yourself'.
At the end of the interview, she briefly explained to me the scope of her department and the nature of the job i would be doing.
Interview Questions
- How will your previous working and case study experience help you in this internship? Answer Question
- What did you not like about your previous work place? Answer Question
- What's the biggest take away from one of the case study you've taken part in? (I took part in a Microsoft case study previously) Answer Question
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Supply Chain Analyst at 3M
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jul 18, 2012
Interview Details Excellent communication by hiring team was given. Phone interview was typical behavior questions. In person interview was 5 hours, but was extremely laid back. Expect same questions as phone interview and group excercise depending on job position. Group excercise was actually fun (don't be intimidated). Be sure to ask employees pros/cons of their job.
Interview Question – What makes you a good fit for 3M? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Got a call 10 days later with job offer. Negotiation process went smoothly. Don't be afraid to negotiate beginning salary.
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Territory Manager at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2012 – Reviewed Jul 01, 2012
Interview Details Applied online for an outside sales position. Interview process began with a phone interview with the Regional Sales Manager which led to an in-person interview. I then had to speak with the local area reps ending with a phone interview with the National Sales Manager. Down to the last 2 candidates, but no offer was made.
Interview Question – Tell me why you want to work for 3M? Answer Question
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Process Engineer at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Pune (India) Aug 2010 – Reviewed Jun 20, 2012
Interview Details Got a call from consultant, attended the telephonic interview, got a schedule for personal interview & then one more round of technical interview with site manager & then finally with a VP then negotiation & offer letter.
Interview Question – Tell me about yourself View Answer
Negotiation Details – One step negotiation was possible
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O2 Program at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in May 2012 – Reviewed Jun 19, 2012
Interview Details It was a great interview set up. Asked all of the regular behavioral questions and were very friendly people. It would be nice to have more of a diverse panel of people not just job titles. They were very easy to talk to and allowed me to be me. Overall a great process. Just be yourself.
Interview Question – Where do you see your self in five years? Answer Question
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Project Managerro at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Jun 05, 2012
Interview Details one interview for 15 min then one more with tests.
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Lab Manager at 3M
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2010 – Reviewed May 21, 2012
Interview Details standard
Interview Question – why 3m Answer Question
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Human Resources at 3M
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed May 15, 2012
Interview Details Initial communication with the recruiter was abrasive. In person most employees were kind and thoughtful of the process. The process was stressful as it involved 2 panels and 3 1:1 interviews.
Interview Question – I received all the traditional questions. Answer Question
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