J.R. Simplot Company Interview Questions
& Process
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J.R. Simplot Company
Procurement Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The panel interview was scheduled for today, but the recruiter told me it would be delayed by 15 minutes, which was fine. I got there on time and waited in the lobby for more than an hour with no updates. I finally contacted the recruiter and they said the hiring manager was running late and had just gotten to the office. When the hiring manager finally picked me up, I discovered that two of the panelists hadn't shown up. The 60-minute panel interview was cut short to a 20-25 minute chat with the remaining people. I'm not sure if other candidates had the same thing happen, but I can't see how. Unsurprisingly, I didn't get an offer. Based on my experience, I wouldn't suggest Simplot as a place to work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- STAR method based behavioral questions
J.R. Simplot Company
Governance Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
After applying, I got a recruiter call about a week later. They set up a phone interview for the following week. At the end of that call, I found out I was moving on. The recruiter said a hiring manager would contact me to schedule the next interview, which was supposed to be in 1-2 weeks. I followed up a few times but never heard back. It's been 2 months.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your interest in this role?
J.R. Simplot Company
Sales Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
The interview process involved two stages. Initially, there was a phone call, followed by a Microsoft Teams meeting. During the Teams call, I was asked to deliver a sales pitch presentation and engage in typical interview questions and discussions. Throughout the process, the people I interacted with were genuine and passionate about the company, offering kindness and support. While the overall timeline was a bit extended, it was manageable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you encountered a problem and used creative thinking to find a solution, detailing the results.
J.R. Simplot Company
IT Lead
Lead Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So, I had a couple of calls with them and everyone I spoke with was really nice. The person I talked to gave a lot of details about the company and the role, which was super helpful. Honestly, I've never had someone give me this much info before. It was a great experience. The process itself had two calls. The first was with the hiring manager, and the second was with four interviewers all at once. They really focused on what I knew and asked about how I'd handle new things I hadn't worked on before. They cared about more than just my domain knowledge; they wanted to see how I think, react, and what I expect in different scenarios. I genuinely enjoyed the conversations.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe a project or accomplishment using the STAR method?
- How would you handle a difficult team member?
- Tell me about your experience with domain-specific questions.
J.R. Simplot Company Interview Questions
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“If you had to clean a big house after a party and only had two hours, how would you do it?”
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Read reports →“Describe a situation where a colleague on your team made an error.”
Read reports →“What is your plan if you can't finish a task on time?”
Read reports →“What insights can you share regarding patented technology the company is interested in?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where poor communication led to confusion and complications in a project?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to make a decision without sufficient information?”
Read report →“What do you see yourself achieving in the short term?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with someone?”
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