Talked with recruiter, a week later talked to the engineering team. Was asked about my prior experience, the management style I'm used to, how I approach a problem, and how my record keeping was.
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams (Boston, MA) in Nov 2024
Interview
During the interview, I was asked a few questions, including both technical and behavioral questions. The interviewer focused on understanding my background, relevant skills, and interest in the R&D field The interviewer was very engaging and helped make the process feel like a natural conversation. It wasn’t just about testing knowledge, but also about gauging how I would fit into the team and contribute to the company’s goals.
I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sherwin-Williams (Minneapolis, MN) in Nov 2023
Interview
I had an initial interview with someone from their HR Hiring team. This was generally discussing the position and confirming the logistics (location and pay). Then a second round interview with chemists from different business units within the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time that you faced a challenge and overcame it.