I applied through university. I interviewed at Grainger
Interview
I was asked to interview after applying through my university. I was working full-time and also in school twice a week for a Master's in HR Management.
But I was intrigued by their internship because they had some new skills I wanted to gain, plus it was a company that I was interest in after learning more about them.
However, instead of contacting me to ask what best time and date would work for me, I got an email instead that had a spreadsheet of a one day window with specific times. This was sent to me two days before the their scheduled interviews, I had a midterm and work for all those times. Most companies don't do this and expect you to drop everything with a two day notice.
I sent them an email letting them know that I would not be able to make any of their times.
Instead of trying to reschedule or apologizing for their inconsideration, I was sent an email later telling me that they thought I was basically not a right fit and they would look at other applicants. I feel like I dodged a bullet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Below are the interview slots available – please indicate your top 3 preferred interview time selections for tomorrow!
Easy they asked the usual interview questions about motivation, experience and competencies. The interview lasted 30 minutes and they gave me time to ask some additional questions to answer to my doubts.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Grainger (Lake Forest, IL)
Interview
Recieved phone interview with recruiter
Then had 1 panel interview 1 hr long with hiring Supervisor
One week later had another 1 hr panel interview with the DM
A few days later got the call from recruiter and job offer letter.
Interview questions where all STAR format, intense but not bad if you are prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you went out of your way to do something for a customer?
what is your biggest accomplishment?
I got an email from a recruiter soon after applying. We did a phone screen that went really well and I was told they were looking to fill the position quickly so I should get called for an in person interview soon. I sent a thank you email plus two follow up emails over the next few weeks with zero response from the recruiter.