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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 128 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
70.6% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Land O'Lakes.

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Human Resources Business Partner

HR · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview was conversational and really kind and thoughtful. They asked about my experience and interests. We agreed it wasn’t the right position once we discussed it, but they took the time to ask about other positions and better fits. It definitely went beyond what I expected!

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you share your general experience?
  • What about your past positions?
  • And what are your interests?
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Intern

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was a super smooth experience, basically just one interview with two managers. They asked all behavioral questions, like about my past experiences and how I'd handle stuff. It felt pretty professional but also chill, and the managers were really into the chat and easy to talk to. Everything happened fast, and I got an offer really quickly, just two days later. That showed me they're quick to decide and really care about getting things done fast.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you faced a novel and unexpected challenge, and describe the innovative approaches you took to overcome it?
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Senior Software Engineer

Engineering · a year ago

Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Screening: HR/recruiter reviews resumes, portfolios, and applications. Looking for basic criteria like education, experience, tech skills, and minimum requirements. Initial contact is via email or call to confirm interest, clarify points, and schedule an interview. A screening interview (phone/video) checks cultural fit, essential skills, and salary expectations. Technical/Behavioral Interviews: First round involves a deeper dive into experiences, technical skills, and soft skills. Practical tests might be included, like exercises, case studies, simulations, or technical exams. Then, an interview with the manager assesses team fit and understanding of role challenges. Final Interview/Panel: Leaders or directors might join to confirm the choice. Expect discussions about company culture, values, and growth expectations, along with more strategic or situational questions. Final Stages: Reference checks (calling ex-managers/colleagues). A job offer with salary, benefits, and conditions. Final negotiations if needed. Contract signing or acceptance confirmation.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a professional challenge you faced and how you handled it.
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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Engineering · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding

The interview process consisted of one round. This round included both quantitative and technical sections. The quantitative part had 15 math questions, 5 analytical reasoning questions, and 5 English questions. The technical part had 20 descriptive questions, including predicting output and questions about keywords.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • If today is Monday, what day of the week will it be in 100 days?

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If today is Monday, what day of the week will it be in 100 days?

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What are the challenges in setting up an agricultural development project in the DRC.

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What would you do if you saw someone violating a safety rule?

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What methods do you use to guarantee the quality of software when it's released?

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How do you keep up with the newest QA techniques and tools?

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Could you share an instance where a poor business decision negatively impacted the company?

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Describe a situation where a team member didn't contribute their fair share. How did you handle it?

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How do you feel about performing the same task repeatedly throughout the day?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 128 Land O'Lakes interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 57.9%
Technical 25.3%
Other 5.9%
Presentation 5.4%
Group 3.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 23.4%
Average 63.3%
Difficult 13.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 70.6%
Neutral 17.5%
Negative 11.9%

Reports by job function

Operations 43
Engineering 21
Other 18
Finance 10
Marketing 10
Sales 8