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Salary Interview Tips Working Hours Best & WorstWhat are the best and worst things about your job?
Working with other people
Solving problems and designing
What are the best and worst things about your job?
- Flexible working hours.
- Graduate scheme means I get to work in 2 factories, gaining more experience than only being based at one.
- Good people to work with, creating a positive working environment.
What are the best and worst things about your job?
I've been able to really get an idea of what role a process engineer has within the site. I've also dealt with many different opportunities within my role and have been able to feel like my work is of importance and validity to the site. I've also been on 4 weeks total of training which has been amazing and I've gained skills through the training that I can hopefully apply later on when back in university. I was also able to go around the UK and visit the other 3M sites which was a great opportunity to see if there are any other sites I'd potentially like to work at.
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Managing Projects, meeting and communicating with new suppliers, the workplace and people.
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I do good hours, people at 3M are really good and it seems to be a rather calm work environment.
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Being given a lot of responsibility and a variety of task to complete so my job keeps me constantly busy.
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Application Advice:
Include both work and social achievements.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself!
Marketing Assistant, Commercial Solutions Division & Traffic Safety Division at 3MRead the full review »
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Keep your options open and don't set yourself on a particular company, public image of a company is very different to working for it.
Focus on the details portrayed in the summary of the role - this will highlight the values of the company and can give you a clue on what you may be doing on a day to day basis.
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As much as you are being assessed, consider the people you are being interviewed by as these will make up who you are working for/with on a day to day basis and interpersonal skills are key to any role.
Be engaged and ask questions - this shows you are enthusiastic about the role and want to know more.
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Telephone interview: prepare for normal competency type questions (name a time when...)
Group exercise: Contribute when you have good ideas. Don't be the quiet one, nor be dominant and difficult.
Technical interview: You cannot really prepare for these. Just think (logically!) and communicate your best ideas.
Behavioural interview: as per telephone interview.
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Application Advice:
Try to be as well-rounded as possible, working in supply chain is almost impossible if you have no inter-personal or social skills. Good grades are important but if you can also show you do other activities outside of your degree such as being a member of societies/volunteering etc. this will separate you from the people applying that only have good grades on their CV and not much else.
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Be personable and friendly, and talk about your greatest achievements in both your academic career and outside of this. The questions I was asked were generic interview questions such as 'what are your greatest achievements', 'give us an example of when you overcame a challenge', 'what attracted you to this role'. My advice would also be to google typical interview questions and come up with brief answers for a variety of questions that you could then elaborate on if they are asked in the interview. Think of particular moments that you could talk about during your life when you've had to work with difficult people or you've overcome a difficult module etc. as these particular stories can be tailored to suit a variety of questions. Also do a little bit of research into the company itself as this will show a valid interest in the company. Look at their about us/ethics pages as these should give you facts about the company that you could mention during your interview, thus showing you have an interest in 3M.
Process Engineer, AAD (Autmotive Aftercare Division) at 3MRead the full review »
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Show your passion for the role and the field which it is in, for example marketing, finance etc.
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Be yourself! Your personality is just as important as skills. Employers look for the right fit within the team, so showing your personality is key.
Also using 'real work' examples, instead of university examples, when answering behavioural questions is more favoured and is what the employer is looking for.
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Research the company, pay attention on the plant tour.
Manufacturing Technology Engineer, at 3MRead the full review »
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Make sure to prepare well in advance and focus on case studies.
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Take the time to think through all the questions .
Business Analyst, Financial Services at 3MRead the full review »
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Try not to get nervous and be yourself.
Before assessment centres research what the factory manufactures.
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To expect a manufacturing role, be willing to show your enthusiasm and innovative skills.
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Standard competency interview, team work and technical (but it is more about your thought process than anything else).
MT Engineer, Manufacturing Technology at 3MRead the full review »
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Bring a logical, problem solving mind set.
O2 Engineer, at 3MRead the full review »
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Be passionate, make them want to work with you.
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They are less formal than you expect, show that you are professional and that you want to excel.
Marketing Executive, at 3MRead the full review »
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Understand the job brief and tailor your CV from there.
Always include relevant industrial experience.
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Be yourself and know why you are applying for the specific role.
Manufacturing Technologist, at 3MRead the full review »
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Show what a good team player you can be.
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Be yourself - not the person you think we want you to be.
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Try to stand out from the crowd with your experiences and strengths.
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Practice your presentation before you arrive. Get involved in the group activity.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Technology at 3MRead the full review »
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Make yourself stand out on the applications. Show 3M who you really are through listing sports, social activities and other fun facts.
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Be yourself on the assessment centre days. 3M aren't only looking for those with the best grades - they want to hire someone that they will enjoy working with and get the job done!
Marketing Executive, at 3MRead the full review »
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Tailor your application to the role and the company.
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Be yourself and show you are keen.
Graduate Project Engineer, Project Engineering at 3MRead the full review »
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Use lots of 'work' examples rather than 'university' examples if possible. If you have had an industrial placement use these experiences to answer the questions. Work experience is just as important as your attainment in education.
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Personality is just as important as competency!! The interview process is the perfect time to show your true personality as it is important to 3M that you would fit within the team.
Graduate Marketer, Health Care at 3MRead the full review »
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Show enthusiasm, they employ people they WANT to work with, so show that you can get on with them and will work hard in your role.
Marketing Graduate, at 3MRead the full review »
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Try to demonstrate a passion for the role you are applying for.
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Try to draw on previous experience when answering competency questions.
Manufacturing Technology Engineer, Inhalation Value Stream at 3MRead the full review »
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Check and tailor your CV to the company.
Interview Advice:
Know the company.
Don't worry about specific engineering knowledge it's about how you solve the problem.
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Application Advice:
1. Research the company/area you're applying to.
2. Try and relate your current experience to the area you're applying for.
3. Show your enthusiasm in your cover letter/telephone interview.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself! If you reach an assessment centre the focus is more on you and your personality rather than your academic qualifications/achievements.
HR Recruitment Coordinator, Talent Acquisition at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
This role is suitable for graduates from a variety of scientific disciplines, not only engineering. The application process provides graduates with ample opportunity to showcase their strengths, as well as learn more about 3M and the prospective role.
Interview Advice:
The assessment centre is conducted in a friendly, welcoming manner. The technical interview is not theoretical, but more of an assessment of your thought processes.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Group at 3MRead the full review »
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Learn about what the company manufactures in the UK. It is quite a relaxed interview process - no need to stress!
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The technical section of the interview relies on your thought process not your engineering knowledge.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Operations at 3MRead the full review »
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Showcase the skills that are relevant to the role you are applying for. At this stage, 3M want to know if you have the ability to do the job.
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Be yourself. By this stage 3M know that you could do the job. They are mainly testing whether your character fits the ethos of the company and the way we work.
Digital Marketing Graduate, Digital Marketing Operations at 3MRead the full review »
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Be yourself
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Be friendly and confident
Brand Marketing Executive, Corporate at 3MRead the full review »
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Just be yourself. There is no need to try and be something that you are not. Put down everything that you feel might be applicable for the job and remember that they are looking for a good person who is willing to learn and apply themselves
Interview Advice:
Similar to above. Enjoy the interview. It is more about the interviewer learning about you as a person. They are not there to judge. They are there to assess how you think and whether that will gel in the role that you have applied for. Just be yourself, if you get the job they expect the person in the interview to be the same that comes to work everyday.
Optimising Operations Engineer, Health Care at 3MRead the full review »
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You will require a PhD and an ability to work with people in various technical disciplines
Product Development Engineer, Respirators at 3MRead the full review »
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Be yourself, they're looking for a person who would fit into their working environment, not necessarily the top grades.
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Be calm and relaxed, but also try to engage in conversation, show that you can communicate with people on different levels.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Personal Safety Division at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
No idea is a bad idea!
Be interested in the science.
Lab work can be slow but rewarding in the long-term.
Interview Advice:
Think creatively.
Think about the science.
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Be friendly, a team player and motivated
Optimised Operations Engineer, Health Care at 3MRead the full review »
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Show passion and your thought process in every stage of the application process. Research the company and use the buzz words that they use for the application. Ensure you turn any negatives into positives.
Interview Advice:
Thorough preparation for interviews will put you in a good position for a job. Enjoy the assessment day and be yourself. Show your competencies in your hobbies and other interests rather than all work based.
If you have any work experience ensure this is known well to the interviewers.
Optimised Operations, Abrasives at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be honest - hit the key points, of course, but your personality is just as important as your competency and we're looking for areas where you show you will fit into our culture.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself - 3M put a lot of stock in your 'fit' with our culture and team and the only way we can see that is if you showcase who you really are. We don't want you to act as someone you think we want you to be.
Graduate and IP Recruitment Co-ordinator, Talent Acquisition at 3MRead the full review »
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Important to be a team player - so make sure you come across as one. Be analytical and make decisions based on good data. Be enthusiastic and talk passionately.
Interview Advice:
Team work is important. In group tasks find the balance between being a strong contributor and dominating the discussion. Always be respectful of other opinions and ideas. Learn about the company, and talk enthusiastically about your experiences, what interests you, etc.
Marketing Executive, at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The usual stuff really. Research the company and tailor your appliction to the role that you are applying to.
One thing to realise is that 3M is an incredibly diverse company with an enormous product mix. Nobody will expect you to go into detail about various 3M products. It's enough to know that 3M has a huge range of products in many different industries. Maybe learn the different industries that 3M is involved in though.
Healthcare, Electronics and energy, personal safety etc.
Interview Advice:
Relax and enjoy the day. It's quite informal and in a way kind of enjoyable. Also try to be geniune.
Electronic Engineer, Product development at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do research on the organisation.
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Be diffferent.
Business Logistics leader, Customer services at 3MRead the full review »
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Try and learn about the complexity of 3M i.e number of different businesses to give you an idea about which business you would like to work for (roles vary alot between businesses).
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Be creative.
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Show examples of leading group projects, your good communication skills and sound technical understanding.
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Be yourself and confident in your abilities. The assessment day is designed to get to know you better.
Operations Optimisation Engineer, Medical Division at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show interest for manufacturing.
Emphasis leadership attributes
Interview Advice:
Technical interview, behavioural interview, group exercise, presentation
Optimised Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Technologies at 3MRead the full review »
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I can't really advise - I applied after completing a placement with 3M previously and had a brief interview and no assessment centre. I'd say it is an honest company and no-one tried to trick you - it is probably best for you to be honest also. The company is pretty good at picking the right people for what they want so you are either a good fit or you aren't.
Interview Advice:
I had very normal interview questions - nothing tricky or unusual. You'll be interviewed for the engineering scheme by potential supervisors and regional experts so they will know what they want from their engineers.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Inhalation Technical Group at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself, be honest and be open. Only apply for a role like this if it is truly what you want to do as it will come across if you don't. Try to gain some business experience before doing so even if it is working in a retail shop.
Interview Advice:
All questions are based around evidence so be prepared to provide evidence on every question. This can either be in your personal life, education or work experience. Work experience is always the preferred. Questions are often around leading a team, overcoming a problem, communication skills, working under pressure etc. The biggest advice I could give is that everyone is personable and try and show a bit of your personality.
Graduate Commercial Marketer, Commercial – Health care business at 3MRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Experience on a manufacturing site is a huge advantage.
Interview Advice:
Interview consists of group exercise, technical interview and behavioral interview. The technical interview is more about how you think on your feet rather than being right or wrong.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Automotive Aftermarket Division at 3MRead the full review »
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Rebate Analyst, Merchandising Team at 3M View »Best:
international company - lots of resources
Worst:
amount of approvals necessary for small tasks
Marketing Assistant, Commercial Solutions Division & Traffic Safety Division at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Working in a supportive team. Having responsibility for a range of different tasks.
Engineering Industrial Placement Student, Manufacturing at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Big company so should have good career progression.
Optimised Operations Engineer, Manufacturing technology at 3MRead the full review »
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3M provided me with 4 weeks of training which I think is really great. They're also a large, global company but I like the fact that they are committed to working ethically. There are also options to travel within the UK and potentially further abroad if necessary which I think is also a good trait.
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I can't really think of any negative traits about 3M as a company. They are a large, global company and so it can at times make the work feel impersonal but this is relatable to any large manufacturing company.
Probably the worst thing about 3M is the lack of gender equality/diversity programs they have. They are committed to many great causes such as improving their sustainability and investing in local communities but having and supporting a diverse workforce I feel is integral to the continuing improvements of 3M as a company. Having people from varying backgrounds challenges all of us to alter the way we think and is important to show that anyone can work at 3M.
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Best:
Reputable company with multiple divisions and roles.
Worst:
Large company with multiple levels of management can make it difficult to progress.
Optimised Operations Engineer, at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Work life balance
Worst:
Red tape
Manufacturing Technology Engineer, at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
The people
Worst:
So large that sometimes you can feel like just a number
Business Analyst, Financial Services at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Opportunities and Development available throughout the company.
Worst:
Bureaucracy/ red tape in some roles
MT Engineer, Manufacturing Technology at 3MRead the full review »
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It is a vast company with many opportunities.
Worst:
Brand awareness.
MT Engineer, Manufacturing Technology at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Inspiring colleagues.
Excellent work life balance.
Great benefits (Stock plan, pension, holidays etc)
Worst:
Initial lack of international flexibility.
O2 Engineer, at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
So many business - there are so many options for job movement and development, they aren't afraid to give you a lot of responsibility early on in your career
Worst:
Being such a big corporate company some processes can be slow
Marketing Executive, at 3MRead the full review »
Best:
Great global brand.
People are always willing to help.
Lots of opportunities.
Worst:
Workload can be intense
Manufacturing Technologist, at 3MRead the full review »
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