Essity Interview Questions
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Essity
Operations Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
On a eu un appel de l'équipe de recrutement, puis un entretien sur site avec le directeur d'usine et le responsable RH. C'était un processus rapide avec un retour rapide aussi. J'ai eu une bonne expérience dès le premier contact avec tout le monde. La visite du site a aidé à comprendre l'environnement.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your motivations for this role?
- Tell me about your professional background.
- What are your strengths in relation to this position?
Essity
Project Manager Manufacturing
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for the Project Manager Manufacturing role in Hamburg in December 2024. About two months later, the HR representative contacted me via email to schedule the first interview. He offered four time slots for an online interview, and I picked one that was only 30 minutes after he sent the email. Two days later, he emailed again to say we needed to reschedule because the slot I chose was already taken. I replied with another option. I got ready for the interview, but he didn't show up. I asked him about it but didn't hear back for five days. He then offered another four slots. I chose one an hour after he emailed me. He replied that the slot was already taken and offered a different one, which I accepted. The day before the interview, he rescheduled it again for later the same day (this was the fourth time). Finally, a month after he initially reached out, we had the interview with the HR representative, the Hiring Manager, and myself.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Since you've indicated you're a severely disabled person, could you tell me your disability level, GdB?
- Could you explain what your disability involves?
- Your CV states your German level is A2; could you introduce yourself in German?
Essity
Supply Planner
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
A year ago, I went through the whole selection process with the Essity team. After passing 3 interviews, almost 2 months went by, so when they sent me the offer, I had cooled down. I rejected the offer because my situation was complicated. Recently, I saw that they still had a position available and I applied again. However, this time they didn't want to interview me. I find it very unprofessional that they don't even want to interview me again. Their response is that I was already in the selection process. I wouldn't like to work at a company like that. Zero recommendation, 3-year-old mentality.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated you to apply for this role?
Essity
Strategic Account Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
The hiring process felt a bit slow with delays in getting feedback. It also involved a significant amount of preparation for the final stages, and the overall process wasn't the smoothest. It was a three-part process: first, a call with Talent Acquisition, then a Teams meeting with two hiring managers and TA. The last interview was an in-person panel at Dunstable HQ, lasting 1.5 hours, which included a 30-minute presentation and Q&A. Just a heads-up, they didn't cover my travel costs, so I ended up spending over £200 on flights and taxis, plus I had to take a day off. Glad I didn't get the job in the end.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your experience managing accounts, using the STAR method for examples.
- How would you plan for a national tender if you weren't the current supplier?
- What's your approach to account planning when dealing with multiple products and therapy areas?
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Read report →“What are your thoughts on relocating and adapting to a new culture?”
Read report →“How would you approach analyzing data when its quality and availability differ?”
Read report →“Would you be willing to sell a product that you personally don't agree with?”
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