I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Henkel (Düsseldorf)
Interview
Einladung nach wenigen Tagen, Online, auch fachspezifische Fragen, Vorstellung des Lebenslaufs, auf Deutsch, 30 Minuten, Rückmeldung nach ca. 2 Wochen, Fragen zum Umgang mit schwierigen Situationen innerhalb Teams, zunächst Schilderung des generellen Ablaufs von Bewerbungsverfahren
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Wie würden Sie damit umgehen, wenn Kollegen eine Ihrer Meinung nach offensichtlich falsche Entscheidung nur mit Ihrer längeren Erfahrung rechtfertigen?
I applied online. I interviewed at Henkel in Nov 2025
Interview
really poor organisation in my honest opinion. recruiter called twice, forgetting she even called me before. had the same email from two different recruiters and sent the same information 3 times? hiring manager came off rude and didn't really care for what i said when answering her questions. i didn't fit in at all and gave me a really negative impression overall.
Started with HR screening call, then Online interviews with the hiring manager, finally went to Germany for onsite interview with VP, hiring manager, and potential colleagues, All went well and had great discussions.
Had me do 3 interviews and then sent a generic email that I wasn’t a good fit. Picked apart my resume in a judgmental way. It felt like they were attacking my credentials.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself? What is your prior experience?