I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (New York, NY) in Aug 2009
Interview
You see several people within the day. It usually lasts at least several hours. Depending on the position, the minimum number people you are being interviewed is about 5, sometimes 6 people. Do not expect an instant feedback as the company takes a very long time making a decision on hiring.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example when you have implemented something. What did you do and what was the result?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive
Interview
I applied online from my college job board. After about 2 weeks, I got a call from HR that the finance manager wanted to schedule an interview time with me. The interview was scheduled within that week. I got the decision the following day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Colgate?
Why are you interested in the position?
Questions about previous experience.
Tell us about a time when you made a process more efficient
Tell us about a time when you had to work in a team
Strengths & Weakness
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive
Interview
Applied through the college career center; received an email that requested for the phone screen after 1 week -
1 phone interview (With HR intern)
got invited for the in person interviews after 4 days -
3 in person interviews ( 2 with finance directors, 1 with HR)
I applied through university. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive
Interview
Phone call with HR. Followed by three interviews at their HQ in New York City. Mostly behavioral questions. The interviewers were very good, and knew the processes and culture at Colgate really well. They highlighted the goods and the bads of working there.
