I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at 3M in Nov 2013
Interview
Interview and hiring process was as basic and informal as can be.
Research Chemist looked over my resume, and asked several questions regarding my schedule/availability, and knowledge about basic scientific processes.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at 3M (Saint Paul, MN) in Aug 2013
Interview
One on one interview with three members of the lab. Met several of the tech aides already working there, showed me around the facility. Very conversational interview, asked about resume, schooling/scheduling. Expect them to respond slowly to application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants?
Interviewed by four different people from the lab. Mostly behavioral, but some technical. One wanted to give me an excel test but he did not have it available.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain to me in full detail an experiment you did in one of your labs in school