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Intern at 3M

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Istanbul (Turkey) Jun 2012 – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New

Interview Details There were 2 phase of interview. First one was with HR and standard questions as why 3M, what is your expectations etc. Second one was with the marketing director and marketing coordinator. Told me about projects and asked questions to determine if I fit one of them.

Interview Question – standard questions   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – good salary for internship period

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Designated Sales Representative (DSR) at 3M

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN (US) – Reviewed May 10, 2013 New

Interview Details The process started with a phone interview and a questionaire. If you can get to the in person interview, you are likely 50% or better. My interview was with 4 people and they are basically looking for competence. If you appear competent and have the credentials... Congratulations.

In order to get this job, you must be open to relocating anywhere THEY want to send you.

Interview Question – I was thrown $$$ figures without an actual offer as an ice breaker in an interview. I certainly wasn't expecting it and it took away much of my negotiation capacity.   Answer Question

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Administrative Assistant at 3M

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN (US) May 2010 – Reviewed May 07, 2013 New

Interview Details Went well, got a position. Now trying to move after 3 years, I have applied to over 50 positions, some lateral, some would be a promotion and even a few lower grade. I have had 2 interviews and the rest have been sorry charlie, keep trying. After 50+, that outragous and unacceptable. It is definately, not what you know, it is WHO you know.

Negotiation Details – Vacation time was the only thing I could negotiate. My salary was 6K less than my last position.

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Sales Analyst at 3M

No Offer – Reviewed May 06, 2013 New

Interview Details The interview process was professional but still friendly. I was taken to the on site Walmart showroom and asked a variety of experience based questions. They were thorough with my resume and were interested to learn. In the end they went with a candidate with more experience but I am thankful for the interview process. I feel like I gained a lot.

Interview Question – Who is your role model?   Answer Question

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Summer Internship at 3M

No Offer – Interviewed in Yishun New Town (Singapore) Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 04, 2013

Interview Details submit resume via campus recruitment & attend the selection event

Interview Question – technical part about the specific project   View Answer

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ACS Event/Multiple Positions at 3M

No Offer – Interviewed in New Orleans, LA (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 03, 2013

Interview Details Got interview call at ACS event. Interviewed for 45 min. General resume related questions asked. Person was nice and very enthusiastic about your research. Asked many questions based on my resume. At the end, He stated that they are not interviewing for specific positions now but in future some openings will come.

Interview Question – Asked about mechanism for one of my research project   Answer Question

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Marketing IP Role at 3M

No Offer – Reviewed Apr 23, 2013

Interview Details Applied online, had a telephone interview then assessment centre at Bracknell. The day we well organised and very relaxed. Really enjoyed it, seems like a great place to work. Their hiring process seems somewhat flawed with only 2/6 of those who attended getting a job offer, even though i think at least 4/6 were very qualified.

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Intern at 3M

No Offer – Reviewed Apr 21, 2013

Interview Details Company contacted me after 3 weeks of submitting my resume. The telephone interview consisted of usual queastion, just going through my resume.

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Technical Aide - Intern at 3M

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Maplewood, MN (US) – Reviewed Apr 15, 2013

Interview Details I waited around 2 months after submission of my resume into the online system at 3M to get my first initial phone call from 3M HR. The HR call was basically a screening call to verify your qualifications for the job and make sure that you would have enough availability for the position (this was a part-time internship position). After that I was invited to the 3M campus where I met with 2 scientists for 45 min each who would each be selecting a applicant to work in their labs. Last, I had a meeting with the hiring manager who explained more about the position.

Interview Question – All questions were basic interview questions. Why are you interested in this position? How would this work relate to your background? No difficult or unexpected questions.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation - paid part-time internship

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Market Developer at 3M

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 12, 2013

Interview Details The hiring process was really good. They called me on December for the first interview thorough a headhunter and after the interview with the 3M team. The only think is that it took a lot of time to conclude, they called me on July.

Interview Question – I had no difficult cuestion, but to explain large cases.   Answer Question

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