Element Solutions (FL) Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Element Solutions (FL).
Element Solutions (FL)
Process Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process at Macdermid in San Jose/Fremont had 3 stages: first a recruiter screen, then a hiring manager screen, and finally a panel interview onsite. The interviews themselves were reasonable, but there were long waits of 2-4 weeks between stages and before getting feedback after the final interview. I interviewed last year and got ghosted after my final round. This time they told me they were offering the job to someone else, then that person declined, and then they planned to repost the same job at a lower salary. It felt like a waste of time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your salary expectations
Element Solutions (FL)
Project Manager
Senior Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The recruiter mentioned it would be two interviews and a decision, but it ended up being three rounds, plus some negotiations and an offer. The first interview was with the hiring manager about the current state of projects. The second was with a Senior IT colleague, discussing the technology and team setup, though connection issues meant he did most of the talking. The final interview was with a Director who seemed to have already made up his mind. That's where I asked my questions, made my case, and delivered my closing statements.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you give a brief overview of your background?
- What are your reasons for wanting to join ESI?
- How do you handle communication with both management and your team members?
Element Solutions (FL)
Chemist
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process for the Chemist position in New Hudson, Michigan was really horrible. The Talent Acquisition Specialist rescheduled the interview half an hour before it was supposed to start due to a meeting. On the day of the rescheduled interview, which was a zoom meeting, she was 5 minutes late and said her camera was not working, so she couldn't turn on her video. It felt like talking to a blank screen since I had my video on. She asked if I knew anything about the company, and I confidently answered with details I had researched. However, when I asked her a question about the company, she couldn't answer and said she'd get back to me. She completely ghosted me and never provided an update, even after I sent a thank you note and followed up. It was an unprofessional and cold experience, and I'm glad I didn't get an update or have another round.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Element Solutions (FL)
Associate General Counsel
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn for a role they called “strategic.” They immediately started negotiating compensation aggressively. The offer was much lower than the market rate and didn’t match the seniority needed. I said no, but they contacted me again to see if they could increase it. It was strange and off-putting that they were so pushy about a low offer right away.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is the minimum salary you would accept?
Element Solutions (FL) Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Element Solutions (FL) interview reports.
“What is the minimum salary you would accept?”
Read reports →“What aspects of accounting do you find appealing?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for wanting to join ESI?”
Read reports →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read reports →“How do you think your colleagues would describe you?”
Read report →“Was this your initial interview?”
Read report →“How do you handle communication with both management and your team members?”
Read report →“What are you seeking in a new position?”
Read report →“What is your professional background?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Element Solutions (FL) interview reports.