I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Mars (London, England) in Mar 2017
Interview
Telephone interview, asked about my knowledge of Mars and the Five principles. Why I was applying for the role and what drew me to it.
Feedback a couple of days later and asked to attend a day interview panel. Interviewed by various senior managers and the plant director.
First interview was team based and how you are able to work together, but also how you communicate to articulate your views.
Second part was individual and a situation regarding an employee who isn’t performing.
There was some role play in the this from senior leaders with others taking notes on how the conversation was progressing.
The final part in mine was an interview with the plant director and was much more informal, asked about experience, coaching style, what I thought of the site and again “why Mars”.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about something you have done in your past that you have felt really proud of.
Standard interview with minimal structure just brief questions followed by a role play exercise around managing a difficult individual. Asked to prepare a presentation in advance with a SWOT and first 100 days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Reflecting on the day is there anything I would like to change or answer differently?
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Mars (Hackettstown, NJ)
Interview
The interview was full of basic Behavioral Interview type questions. Overall, it was rather easy for anyone who has worked in a manufacturing environment and has a magnetic personality. My advice is just to be yourself, make small jokes and don't be afraid of your interviewers. They're looking for someone who they know can fit into the role but can also mesh well with the group they already have in place.
I usually don't feel comfortable enough to share personal experiences so early but my interviewers were more than welcoming and made me feel very at ease.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation where you had to deal with confrontation between two direct reports and how you handled it.