Johnson Matthey Interview Questions
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Johnson Matthey
R&D
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The HR did an initial phone screen, then I had a meeting with the hiring manager that lasted 30 minutes. About a week or two after that, they invited me for an onsite interview which was scheduled from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The onsite included a 2-hour presentation with a Q&A session, followed by a tour. After lunch, I met with the HR and the leadership team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Where do you envision yourself in the next five years?
Johnson Matthey
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I was contacted by phone to confirm my availability for an online interview session. The interview was conducted entirely in English via Google Meet with a senior person from the department. It was an enjoyable and casual experience, though I made sure to be presentable. I was asked to walk through my resume and then show relevant projects I had completed during university.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you please provide an overview of your resume?
- Are there any university projects you'd like to highlight for me?
Johnson Matthey
Research Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was online and I met with two people: my potential supervisor and the manager of the research division there. It felt more like a relaxed chat than a formal interview, which was nice. The whole thing went smoothly and was organized, with good communication beforehand and no tech problems. They were both friendly and asked good questions about my background and what I'm interested in. They also told me about what the team is working on and how they work. It seemed like they were trying to see if I'd be a good fit, and I could also see if it was a good fit for me.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your past experiences working in teams?
- What is your motivation for pursuing this role?
Johnson Matthey
Finance Graduate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process started with an application, followed by a recruiter call to learn more about me. Then there was an interview with the recruiter. After that, I interviewed with the finance head about competencies. Finally, I had an interview with a panel of 3 people: HR and 2 finance technical interviewers. The interviews lasted about 30 minutes. The interviewers were very cold and didn't smile at all, which made me feel uneasy during a quite daunting process. I wouldn't recommend it. When I got rejected, I didn't even mind because it was a very poor introduction to the company.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes a good model?
- Why are you interested in Johnson Matthey?
Johnson Matthey Interview Questions
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“Where on the periodic table are the elements with the largest atoms found?”
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Read report →“Working as a group, can you build a tunnel using plastic pieces based on written instructions?”
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