I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Philip Morris International (Curitiba) in Oct 2010
Interview
First, you need to take two different tests, both multiple choice questions: english skills & general knowledge (logical thinking, math, political geography).
Second step: their first opportunity to meet you live. You'll pass through group dynamics to see how is your behavior when working with other people. You'll have the opportunity to perform alone and show your individual skills.
Third step: Oral english test - someone calls you and talk to you in english just to double check if your language skills are good enough for them:
Fourth step: Group dynamics again, gathering the best ones from the second & third steps. Group dynamics, individual evaluation, they usually look at you trying to figure out how you deal with conflicts, tight deadlines and take decisions in a changing scenario (with short time to analyze the changing conditions). This fourth step is the most demanding one and you'll be evaluated by most of the managers and directors of Philip Morris Brasil.
Fifth step: If you get an invitation to have lunch at PMB's headquarters, it means that you've passed through step 4 and also that you are in. The invitation is to get the job offer from the HR, talk with your future director and start to get yourself used to the idea that you'll soon be working for them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most difficult part is when you have to solve a business problem with your team members and you get to a common point with them. You'll be observed by 6 managers/ directors while the task is being done. After the end of this part, the "observers" call each one alone and deal with the situation as if it was a real business meeting, putting some pressure over the candidate by changing the business scenario and letting you guide them to possible solutions.
With this task, they want to see how you deal with pressure and how your brains behave when you are in a fast changing business scenario (just like the tobacco) and how much guts you have to take brave decisions.
Initial process conducted using Hirevue. The questions were relevant with our past experiences. for sure started with introducing yourself, how did you handle problem with minimum information, teamwork related, and leadership related.
Using the ai interview with a very comprehensive questions showcasing the applicants skillset, then going towards the assesment using all behavioural and cognitive ability test. Philip Morris International’s interview process typically involves online application screening, aptitude and English tests, HR interview, technical or business interview, case study, and final managerial assessment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Share one difficult situation you have faced and hou you handle and bounce-back
Good interview first round, with a concept of video interview and study case given time to answer in 2 minutes. After that they give analysis on your answer, and then they give you task to do an assignment.
