KIK Consumer Products Interview Questions
& Process

I applied online and a recruiter emailed me about 2 weeks later to set up a phone interview. The phone interview lasted about 30 minutes, and then I was scheduled for an online interview with a supply chain director. The director was very nice and professional, but they didn't seem very familiar with this specific position.

I had a few interviews with different team members, and they were all really professional and good communicators. It was interesting that all my interviewers were women, which I liked. It's a good idea to get there early, especially for the in-person interviews, because the company makes sure you're on time for everything. The recruiter was helpful the whole time, checking in with me and getting me ready before the in-person part.

I was first contacted by an external recruiter. The initial round was a phone interview with the hiring manager, who is the CFO of the business unit, and that seemed to go well. After that, I was invited to their office for a second round. This time, I met the hiring manager in person, along with the Unit CEO and another Director of Finance who would be my peer. I felt the conversations with the first two went smoothly, and I believe I demonstrated the necessary skills and a positive attitude while asking good questions. My only concern was the lack of specific industry experience, though I've worked across various industries before and am a quick learner. I figured if this was a major issue, I wouldn't have reached the final round. Then came the third and final interviewer. He was around my age and had recently relocated. I immediately sensed an issue with his attitude and body language; it felt like he wasn't favoring me, perhaps preferring a candidate more like himself, a white male. While he didn't say anything overtly discriminatory, the subtle vibe suggested a lack of chemistry, and I wondered if things would be different if I weren't a female minority. I tried to ignore this feeling and moved forward. The conversation was dry, and he focused on my lack of industry experience, which the hiring manager and CEO hadn't seen as a problem. After the interviews, my husband and the recruiter asked how it went. I mentioned the industry experience as a potential issue. They both thought that was unlikely given I made it to the final round. I didn't share my feelings about the third interviewer, thinking I might be overreacting. After several days with no word, I checked with the recruiter, who informed me they offered the position to someone else, stating that person 'suits the team more.' I suspected the peer interviewer had influenced this decision, as he was the only one who interviewed me from a 'team member' perspective rather than management. In frustration, I asked the recruiter if the offered candidate was a man, suspecting my initial feelings about the interviewer's potential bias were correct. This question seemed to offend the recruiter, who misinterpreted it as an accusation of gender discrimination. Ultimately, the interview process didn't lead to an offer, despite the pleasant initial conversations. Looking back, about a year later, I saw the profile of the hired individual on LinkedIn; it was a man with some industry experience. It's still unclear if he was chosen for his industry knowledge or due to subtle interpersonal dynamics, possibly influenced by unconscious bias. Regardless, I didn't lose out in the long run, as I've since joined two larger, more reputable companies, one of which is a Fortune 500.

Started with a phone interview with KIK Corporate recruiter, who asked some challenging questions, especially about any resume gaps. Then, I had a phone interview with the VP of Finance, who was the only finance person involved. Since I had previous Plant Controller roles, my ability to do the job wasn't questioned. After passing this initial stage, I had an on-site interview at the facility with the GM and HR Manager separately. They focused on assessing my fit within the organization. Overall, the people I spoke with seemed open and transparent about the job and the company.