I applied through college or university. I interviewed at General Mills (Tempe, AZ) in Sep 2016
Interview
After speaking with the company at a career fair I scheduled an interview for the next day. I thought it went well and was led to believe I would be getting another interview, but received an email the next week stating I didn't make it through. It was nice that they at least let their candidates know if they don't get the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What effect has General Mills had on you/ why would you want to represent the company?
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at General Mills in Nov 2016
Interview
On campus interview and invited later that day by email for second interview. The first and second interview are both behavioral/situational questions. Third interview you are brought to one of their offices. Dinner, small tour of office, and three thirty minute interviews. Mostly situational and behavioral questions. Know about their portfolio.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think marketing or sales is more important?
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at General Mills (Minneapolis, MN) in Oct 2016
Interview
On-campus interview in the beginning of October. Invited out to headquarters for 2nd round interview within a couple weeks. Pretty rushed to figure out travel arrangements, but that's on GM - they reimburse for everything. 2nd round interview was a full, tiring day of breakfast, role play prep, a 15-minute sales role play, a tour of the really awesome office space, a 3 back-to-back 30-minute 1:1 interviews...drink plenty of water and coffee. They provide you with a packet of info to prep for the role play and you are asked to sell the product using the given information. Don't rush, develop a good argument for your product, recommend a certain number to order, and close the deal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time you took someone under your wing and inspired them to do something.