I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Alcon in Sept 2011
Interview
Initial screening from a 3rd party provider; if approved, will schedule a phone interview with the hiring manager. Then 1:1 with hiring manager. Phone interview with HR company came after 1:1, as well as survey on process. After 2-3 weeks, received form decline letter.
Throughout the process, everyone was very nice, and all indications are that this is a great company to work for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
(paraphrased) When you are in a sales call you have a distinct goal. If you find the message is getting lost, how do you regain control?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Alcon
Interview
Zuerst ein telefonisches Interview mit HR (sanity check), dann die 2te Runde mit HR & Line Managern und dann nochmal einen erarbeiteten business case vorstellen. Spontanes Rollenspiel zu potentiellen Kundengesprächen mit den Produkten. Sprachkenntnisse werden geprüft.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Alcon (Dallas, TX) in Sept 2017
Interview
contacted by recruiter
great interview and feedback-spoke to the job requirements and expectations.
interviewer was very supportive and very honest regarding my chances of getting hired.
I think the process was respectful
questions asked were basic interview questions assessing my past experience
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Alcon in Apr 2017
Interview
Long, it took about 2 months, but the the hiring manager was great. Great interactive interviewing style and always kept me up to date on the process. I didn't have to do a presentation, but I know that most managers make you sell an organic wine.