I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Hormel
Interview
One Initial phone call with basic get to know you type questions. Second interview with four 30 min rounds. Sales and role specific questions. Received offer about one week later.
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Hormel (Austin, MN) in Dec 2019
Interview
Had a connection share my resume with a Hormel employee. A corporate recruiter reached out a few days later. Recruiter was very responsive and friendly.
Start with a 30-minute phone interview. Shared a little about them. Asked about me. Why sales. Are you willing to relocate? Be sure you’re willing to relocate before applying to any sales rep positions with Hormel! Shared more about responsibilities of sales rep job. Immediately told me that they’d send an email to interview at the corporate office at anytime that was convenient for me.
Set up in-person interview for 3 weeks after the phone interview. Met with 4 different members of management for 30 minutes. Just be confident and have stories to tell of leadership, persuasion and why Hormel
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your leadership style in one word
Do you like to cook
How would you handle an unresponsive customer?
Tell me about yourself
Tell me about a time you were persuasive
Are you willing to relocate?
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hormel (Austin, MN) in Jan 2018
Interview
1. Phone Interview
2. In person Interview in Minnesota.
Overall the process was very disorganized, I received several different interview times in separate emails. One of the interviewers was extremely rude and not professional.