The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Unilever (Lisle, IL) in Dec 2011
Interview
Very bizarre interview. After a phone interview with HR and in person with the hiring manager, I was asked to complete a case study within 12 hours (I was called at home at 7AM with this request) so there would be something to discuss at the next panel interview. The case study was one page and had several errors in it. The HR assistant who sent it over was unable to answer any questions about it and didn't know how to get corrections to the things that were clearly in err.
The panel was with an HR director and hiring manager who were half hour late and seemed very lethargic. They asked for a presentation of the case study and then asked very few questions about it, instead going back to the generic questions answered at the first interview.
The hiring manager described the role as very tactical with all strategic work handled from corporate headquarters in Europe. She did not seem very excited about the job (or hers) though she was very nice.
While I was not offered the position, I would have declined it if I did. Seemed like a very low energy, complacent work environment with not much going on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you sell more mayonnaise to our customers?
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Unilever (Bogotá, Bogota) in Nov 2025
Interview
Un proceso muy divertido en el cual te sientes cómodo y tranquilo. Primero son unas pruebas virtuales y después ya es un assesment grupal. En todo debes ser tu mismo pues ellos valoran mucho eso.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Estrategia de marketing para un nuevo producto en el mercado
I applied online. I interviewed at Unilever (London, England)
Interview
First an Assessment on personality, numeracy and situational skills
He next stage was a Digital Interview that took around 30 minutes to complete with around 4 questions broken down
Then assessment centre
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to work at uniliever and what you can bring
The interview process was thorough and well-organized. It began with an initial phone screening with HR, where they asked about my background, skills, and why I was interested in the position. Then, I was invited for a second round, which included a technical interview with the marketing team. They asked me to walk through my previous campaigns, how I approached strategy, and how I measure success. There was also a portion where they tested my ability to analyze market data and trends. Overall, the process was clear, and the interviewers were supportive, giving me ample time to explain my experiences and ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I gave an example of a previous campaign where we had to adjust our approach after receiving unexpected feedback from a key demographic. I explained how I used data analysis to identify the root cause of the feedback and worked closely with the creative team to adjust messaging, ultimately leading to improved engagement.
