Difficulty
Average
Candidate-reported interview insights
AkzoNobel Scientist interviews, decoded.
Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the Scientist role at AkzoNobel.
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Interview overview
Average rounds
2.3
Average duration
~44 days
Difficulty and candidate experience
Interview difficulty
easy23.1%
average69.2%
difficult7.7%
Candidate experience
neutral23.1%
positive61.5%
negative15.4%
Candidate-reported interview process
HR reached out via email with clear communication. Then I had a 1-hour in-person interview with the manager, without HR. We talked about the position and I got a good overview of the company. After 3 weeks, I received incomplete feedback via email; it was a general email and they didn't respond when I asked for detailed feedback.
It was a pleasant experience. I interviewed with the managers I would be working with. They clearly explained how things are done in the lab and how the company operates.
So basically they don't negotiate or communicate. There were two interviews, spaced about 3 weeks apart. They didn't post a salary range upfront. I got an offer, made a counter-offer asking for 10% more base and a later start date. Instead of negotiating, they took back the offer a week later, no explanation.
Common AkzoNobel Scientist interview questions
A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.
- 1
Describe a time you had a professional conflict.
- 2
Tell me about your polymer chemistry knowledge.
- 3
Why would you like to work in Akzo Nobel?
- 4
What does winning together mean to you?
Interview question formats
Behavioral42.3%
Technical38.5%
Presentation11.5%
Other7.7%
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Interview information is based on candidate reports and may not represent the current official hiring process of AkzoNobel.