I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive
Interview
It was a collage recruitment process.
In the First round, there was an aptitude test which have verbal,maths, logical reasoning and data interpretation sections.
Second round was a group discussion round. We were divided into groups of 10 and normal gd was conducted which was judged by HR and the recruiter. Out of around 90 students, 24 were shortlisted for next round
Third round round was personal interview round. No technical questions were asked, only personal details, family background, traveling interest. In this basically they were checking our communication skills.
Now we are waiting for the results. Overall it was a good experience.
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Madurai South) in Oct 2024
Interview
They will ask sales related questions. Colgate often asks questions about the glass door to assess its durability, energy efficiency, and overall quality. Some common questions might include:
Thickness and type of glass: This determines the door's strength and insulation properties.
Frame material: The frame's material (e.g., aluminum, wood) affects durability and aesthetics.
Hardware quality: The door's hinges, locks, and handles should be sturdy and reliable.
Energy efficiency rating: This indicates the door's ability to conserve energy.
Maintenance requirements: How often does the door need cleaning or repairs?
By asking these questions, Colgate can determine if the glass door meets their standards for quality and performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General Questions:
Tell me about yourself.
Why are you interested in a sales role at [Company Name]?
What do you know about our company and products/services?
Describe your sales process.
What is your biggest sales accomplishment?
How do you handle rejection?
What is your sales philosophy?
Behavioral Questions:
Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer? How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you exceeded a sales quota.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (New Delhi) in Sept 2022
Interview
Interview was of three rounds Aptitude GD PI Pi was long as they wanr to know you better but not very difficult Be ready with suitation based questions They will try to confuse you
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me your past experience and internships Why colgate Why marketing
I applied through university. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Bengaluru) in Nov 2021
Interview
Aptitude - Group discussion - personal interview
Group discussion was held for 5 people fir 20 mins each group
Later personal interview by Senior HR and there 3 panelist.
Be confident and experience matters alot in Marketing field