I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Oct 2011
Interview
The first interview took place on campus in which 2 interviewers asked STAR based questions. After completion of the first interview, email contact was made to schedule for a second round interview in Peoria Illinois. The second round interview in Peoria consisted of four, one hour interviews, in which different professionals asked similar STAR based questions. Travel accommodations were provided. In my case I was contacted back 2 weeks after the interview asking for 3 additional weeks to make a decision. I allowed 4 weeks to pass before I recontacted to inform that I had other pending offers. At that time I did not receive an offer.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Recall an incidence in which you had to complete a task in which you did not agree with. How did you complete the task?
I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
It was all surrounded around the STAR Method. Situation, Task, Action, Result. Prepping beforehand makes this a lot easier. Do not reference your notes during this time though. It's your average behavioral questions with two 30 minute interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time that you successfully got a team to work together.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Detroit, MI) in Sept 2017
Interview
STAR Process. There was a lot of behavioral questions that were not very difficult to answer. My interviewer was in a similar role so a lot of back and forth dialogue. This made the entire process flow and not much uneasy moments.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you lead a team and had success?
I applied through university. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
It was very straightforward. It was back to back 30-minute interviews with 2 different individuals in technical marketing. I researched the company and was able to speak on current events. Their business is changing and they are looking for employees who share their vision of change and who want to make the world a better place. Seeing the big picture of building a bigger world is essential and if you can tie your experience to their vision you will stand out. Also, don't bring up current financial position.