I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in May 2012
Interview
Caterpillar uses the standard targeted selection process. You are asked to describe a specific event in the past that highlights a particular competency. You must describe the Situation or Task, explain the Action you took, and comment on the Results. There where 3 hour long interviews with different people. The questions form each are different but there is some overlap on the competencies. You are encouraged to use different examples for each answer.
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Question 1
Describe a time there was a conflict on a team you were a part of. How did you handle this and what was the outcome.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Illinois City, IL)
Interview
Process had 3 rounds and it was technical. They asked design based questions, simulation and research based questions. It was technical, behavioural and leadership based questions. Overall it was a good experience
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Chennai) in May 2016
Interview
Safety first then line or service calls were the order of the day, There was all ways something to learn that never stopped. Our management was very helpful and knowledgeable. The co-workers had enough diversity we felt we could accomplish any thing, and we did. The hardest part of the job was when their was a lack of communication between shifts. The most enjoyable part of the job for me was being creative to solve problems.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
5 rounds totally - 1 round Telephonic Technical - 1 round F2F Technical -3 F2F Scenario Based.The scenario based round mostly based on your previous experience, projects and how you handled them.
