I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Philips in Feb 2013
Interview
interview with a manager, manager of a manager, HR, colleagues. the questions were about past job experiences, not so much about personality or ambition. In general, no tricky questions and everyone was friendly. However, they did describe the role much more positively than it actually was. I advice to ask more questions about the specifics of a role and try to understand what you can really influence
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
give me an example of a project in your previous role
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Philips (Amsterdam)
Interview
Very structured and clear interview process, few rounds of interview for this position, first with internal recruiter and reporting manager and afterwards with head of Home Care department. The process lasted about 2 weeks
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Philips in Feb 2022
Interview
As an international & well-known company, HR is expected to be professional.
I applied online and I am sure I clicked "yes, I will need sponsorship in the future". Got a virtual interview invitation after a week.
HR was nice, questions were basic and easy (I thought I did well). HR still asked my visa status.
After 4 weeks with silence, I emailed to ask for an update and they apologized that this position is not sponsored.
First, HR should have advised candidate about this (sponsor or not, please tell straight away during interview). Second, fail or pass candidate still needs an update. Third, please screen resume well. If you don't sponsor, send candidates a rejection email straight away; don't waste our times, no need interview; we don't need to get to know each other just for fun.
Btw, nice interviewer but unprofessional process.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Why this position? why our company?
Salary expectation, visa status and few more but very easy questions.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Philips in June 2021
Interview
Bland and uninteresting, the recruiter wasn't inspiring or excited whatsoever to sell the dream of working for Philips. Felt quite deflated since I always looked up to Philips, but at the same time felt grateful for dodging a bullet.
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Question 1
Tell me about your experience, your background, examples of projects you led at global/regional/local market level