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      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      15 Dec 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Saint Paul, MN

      Other Senior Research Scientist interview reviews for 3M

      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      7 Oct 2019
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at 3M

      Interview

      Interview consisted of a research talk, during which they would ask technical questions regarding the information presented. At the end, they asked more questions and then asked if I had any questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Do you have any questions for us?
      Answer question
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at 3M (Saint Paul, MN) in Nov 2011

      Interview

      1. Initial on-campus interview with high ranking manager that was not specific to the lab I was interviewing for. 2. Phone interview with technical lead and manager from the lab I was interviewing for. 3. Invited to 3-day "Rapid Recruiting" on-site visit to give a 1-hour talk and do group and individual interviews.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If you had a million dollars to research any open problem, what would it be?
      Answer question
      11
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      3M response
      6y
      Hello, Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you sharing your interview experience.

      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      21 Jun 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Saint Paul, MN
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at 3M (Saint Paul, MN)

      Interview

      I was able to have a 1-hour interview with some managers to get my foot in the door. Two weeks later I was given a 3-hour coding test. A month after that, I had the usual (in this group) candidate interview: a 1-hour presentation on my background, followed by a day of 30-minute discussions with people of various roles and titles. It was always conversational and pleasant. I got an offer one week later.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you define data science?
      1 Answer
      16
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      3M response
      6y
      Hello, Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you had a positive experience, and that you accepted your offer! Welcome to 3M and thanks again for sharing your feedback.

      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      8 Jul 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at 3M in Mar 2017

      Interview

      Applied online. After a month heard back about phone interview: 20 minute research talk. Two weeks later asked to come for an on-site interview. Had dinner night before with interviewers. Day started with 45 min research seminar, then five 1-on-1 interviews. Mostly talked about research and answered technical questions. Seem to require a very particular personality match.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Mainly asked about research experiences.
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