I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at BASF (Tarrytown, NY) in Jun 2017
Interview
The interview process consisted of sending in an online video, answering pre-recorded questions within the time limit of 3 minutes. The answers that gave on this were mentioned by the hiring manager during the live interview. Next, I received a phone interview, which basically just consisted of talking to the HR rep about the particulars of the job. Finally, I was brought in for a super day, 3 sets of interviews each with 2 members of the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time in which you overcame difficult odds.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at BASF (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Interview
The interview was organized well. In total there were 5 interview sessions with questions covering a wide breadth of area (technical expertise, management and problem solving). Interviewer came from different backgrounds. HR was responsive and decision was made quickly
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who was the last Nobel prize winner in chemistry related to your area and which specific innovation do you think could earn the same recognition in your area next?
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BASF (San Diego, CA) in Aug 2018
Interview
Applied through a third party requiter and got an interview (no phone interview). Met with the hiring manager first, then 6 other people that I would be working with in sets of twos. So there where 4 interview sessions altogether. Asked both technical questions and typical HR questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your greatest technical strength; something that you would be able to teach someone how to do today.