Estée Lauder Companies Interview Questions
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Research and Development Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
The Superday interview was a standard group interview where they asked baseline questions to evaluate each candidate's skills and problem-solving abilities. However, my second round interview was quite different from the guide ELC provided. It mainly consisted of my interviewer asking me about school and my interests, which actually made it harder for me to talk about my previous experience and left me feeling unprepared.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about some skin care products you like and explain your reasons?
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Analyst
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a 3 round interview process. The first round was with HR, who was very unprofessional and seemed to be only focused on her KPI. The interview was online, and she was yawning and playing on her phone the whole time. She asked a few questions and ended the call quickly. The next round was with the Hiring Manager, and the final round was with the Hiring Manager's superior.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you summarize your previous work experience?
- What prompted your departure from your last position?
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Director
Director Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding System Design Case Presentation Group Other
It was a 5-round interview process. They asked behavioral questions and gave me hypothetical scenarios to check my leadership skills and how I make decisions. The last interview with the hiring manager's boss was tough, she really dug into my past experiences and asked how I would plan to tackle problems in the first 30 days.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where a project you worked on failed, and explain how you managed to salvage the situation and the lessons you took away from it?
- Tell me about a time you experienced a project failure and how you recovered.
- What's your strategy for addressing challenges during your initial 30 days on the job?
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FP&A Manager
Manager Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
This interview experience was really bad. The HR person was super unprofessional and rude. The job description seemed misleading, especially about the bonus which was just standard but they made it sound like a big deal. The hiring manager wasn't great either, seemed fake and the role's credibility was doubtful. Even though it was a 'Manager' title, there were no direct reports, so the title felt like an exaggeration. Honestly, one of the worst interviews I've had. Candidates should be wary and not expect a professional or honest hiring process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you influenced stakeholders outside of finance?
Estée Lauder Companies Interview Questions
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“Could you tell me the current stock price for Estee Lauder Companies?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on how social media will evolve alongside beauty trends?”
Read reports →“If you had an unlimited budget, how would you create a campaign in France and Arab countries?”
Read reports →“What key metrics do you consider essential for evaluating the performance of an online store?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on how Estee Lauder can adapt to future trends?”
Read report →“What are the competitor products and how do they position themselves in the market?”
Read report →“Can you simulate a troubleshooting scenario with a local third-party company, responding in German?”
Read report →“What's your approach when dealing with an employee who has a negative attitude?”
Read report →“Could you discuss a current trend in the beauty industry or identify an unmet need in the market?”
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