WestRock Interview Questions
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WestRock
Sales Representative
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was really casual and conversational. There were three rounds total. They really focused on my previous sales experience and/or if I had any technical experience that could translate. Everyone I talked to at Smurfit Westrock in the mid-Atlantic group was super friendly and easy to chat with.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What drives you professionally?
WestRock
Digital & IT Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So I had 2 technical interviews. They were not coding interviews, just talking about my resume. The first one was about my projects and internships from before. The second one was about skills I listed, like web scraping, SQL and stuff.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me more about this specific project you've listed?
- Could you expand on the details of your previous projects and internships?
- Let's talk about the skills you've listed, such as web scraping and SQL.
WestRock
Learning and Development Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
First I talked to a Sr. talent acquisition specialist. Then, I had an interview with the hiring manager and the supervisor I would report to. The interview was about 30-40 minutes. They asked standard 'tell me about yourself' and resume questions. They wanted to hire someone immediately, but I couldn't start right away. They were very upfront with me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you persuade an employee to pursue further qualifications in their field?
WestRock
Financial Analyst
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied and heard back from a recruiter via email in October. My first interview was a virtual one-on-one with a team member in November. Two weeks later, I had my second interview virtually with that person's boss. They mentioned a third round, another virtual one-on-one with their boss, scheduled for about 2-3 weeks later. After waiting two weeks post-second interview with no word from HR, I followed up twice via email over a week. Finally, I was told the recruiter would contact me. It turns out, after nearly two months and getting to the second round, they ghosted me before the final interview, which is wild given most companies send a rejection email. Instead, the recruiter's boss ignored my emails and passed the bad news task to their subordinate. This whole experience suggests the company is disorganized and disrespectful of candidates' time. The interviewers seemed stressed about finding someone quickly, and a panel interview with 2-3 interviewers would have been more efficient. For an entry-level role, this process could easily take 3-4 months to an offer. While some companies have competitive processes, this wasn't it. Candidates deserve basic respect, and HR management needs a review. I wouldn't reapply unless major changes occur. The waiting between one-on-one interviews was the hardest part.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on measuring productivity?
WestRock Interview Questions
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“Given 8 identical marbles where one is heavier, and a scale that holds up to 10 marbles per side, what is the minimum number of weighings needed to find the heavier marble, and what is the procedure?”
Read reports →“Wearing jewelry is not permitted on the plant floor. Would this pose an issue for you?”
Read reports →“Are you aware that this role is 100% commission and does not include a company car?”
Read reports →“Could you explain why you've chosen to wear a dress shirt and slacks instead of a suit?”
Read reports →“Could you describe what type of flower you would be and the reasoning behind your choice?”
Read report →“What was the timeframe between completing your background check, physical, and drug screen and starting the job or getting a response?”
Read report →“Which of the five given traits, out of integrity and responsibility that I remember, is the most important?”
Read report →“What would you do to motivate an employee who was unmotivated or falling behind on their work?”
Read report →“Would you have an issue with working near a company like Phillip Morris, which is in the cigarette business?”
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