There were multiple rounds of interviews, all structured in an almost identical manner. All were 1 interviewer to 1 candidate conversations, and were very conversational and comfortable. Final decisions were made around a week and a half after the last interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell me about a time where you worked in a team.
- What are some things you would consider from a financial perspective when launching a new product?
I applied online. I interviewed at General Mills (Minneapolis, MN) in Dec 2020
Interview
The interview process starts out with a relatively informal phone interview, you're asked about your background (general resume walkthrough) and given a deeper understanding of the position you've applied for. They answer any questions you may have.
The second interview goes much more in-depth. You talk to at least four separate people, sometimes up to six if you have any interest in inclusion programs offered by the company. They ask you mainly behavioral questions, and if you're lucky, they'll help guide you if you don't quite give them the kind of answer they're looking for. They won't give you the answers, but they'll ask more clarifying questions to help you out.
Personally, I've always been petrified in interviews, it's always scary to walk into a room, or in the case of COVID, sit across another laptop screen, and have to answer questions you may or may not be prepared for. But every interview that I've experienced at General Mills has made me feel relaxed and relatively stress-free.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you experienced conflict at work. How did you handle it? Is there anything you would've done differently? What did you learn from that experience?
First interview was virtual. There were recorded video questions and I would record myself answering. Second interview was two 30 minute interviews with managers. One was more conversational while the other was sticking to more scripted questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deliver negative feedback to someone and how did you go about it?