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Updated 24 May 2023

3M Senior Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly behavioral
  • Q2. Tell me about a time you failed.
  • Ans. 

    I failed to meet a project deadline due to poor time management.

    • I took on too many tasks and did not prioritize effectively.

    • I communicated with my team and superiors about the delay and took responsibility for my mistake.

    • I created a new plan with realistic deadlines and delegated tasks to team members.

    • The project was completed successfully within the new timeline.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Walk me through your resume.
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in management roles, with a focus on operations and team leadership.

    • Started as a team leader at XYZ company, overseeing a team of 10 employees

    • Promoted to Operations Manager at ABC company, responsible for managing daily operations and improving efficiency

    • Most recently served as Senior Manager at DEF company, leading a team of 20 and implementing new strategies to increase revenue

    • Recei...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What unique skills do you bring?
  • Ans. 

    I bring a unique combination of strategic thinking, leadership, and technical expertise to the table.

    • Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve business goals

    • Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving results

    • Strong technical background in [relevant field], allowing me to effectively communicate with technical teams and understand complex issues

    • Excellent communication and inte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Leadership questions.
Round 3 - Case Study 

Typical market sizing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Avoid. Culture is tanking.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Qms and its importance
  • Q2. Operations knowlege over ems
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I was interviewed before Apr 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Carbon netural, net zero
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Equipment all or managing
  • Q2. All machines programming & Maintaining
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex systems.

    • 10+ years of experience in engineering

    • Specialize in designing and implementing complex systems

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Proficient in various programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to change your current job?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for new challenges and learning opportunities

    • Seeking better work-life balance

    • Interested in working with new technologies or industries

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to you handle Manpower
  • Ans. 

    I handle manpower by delegating tasks effectively, providing clear instructions, and offering support and guidance when needed.

    • Delegate tasks based on team members' strengths and expertise

    • Provide clear instructions and expectations for each task

    • Offer support and guidance to team members when needed

    • Regularly communicate with team members to ensure progress and address any issues

    • Recognize and reward team members for thei

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is line balancing and how do you do it?
  • Ans. 

    Line balancing is the process of assigning tasks to workstations in a way that evens out the workload and maximizes efficiency.

    • Identify the tasks required to complete a process

    • Determine the cycle time for each task

    • Assign tasks to workstations based on cycle time to balance workload

    • Adjust as needed to optimize efficiency

    • Example: In a manufacturing plant, line balancing ensures each workstation has a similar amount of wo

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Electrostatic Discharge?
  • Ans. 

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown.

    • ESD can damage electronic components and devices, leading to malfunctions or complete failure.

    • It can occur when a person touches a metal object after walking on a carpet, or when connecting/disconnecting cables or components.

    • Preventive measures include ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related core functions
  • Q2. What is energy Auditing, functions envoled in Auditing?
  • Ans. 

    Energy auditing is the process of assessing energy usage in a building or facility to identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements.

    • Identifying energy consumption patterns

    • Assessing energy efficiency of equipment and systems

    • Recommendations for energy saving measures

    • Cost-benefit analysis of proposed improvements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What kind of energy meters used in utilities , how to reading is taken , meter specification
  • Ans. 

    Energy meters used in utilities measure the amount of electricity consumed by a household or business.

    • Types of energy meters include electromechanical meters, electronic meters, and smart meters

    • Reading is taken by recording the numbers displayed on the meter, usually in kilowatt-hours

    • Meter specifications include accuracy class, voltage range, current range, and communication protocols

    • Examples of energy meter manufactur...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study questions for specific role

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to work and salary discussion
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Bad 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions
  • Q2. Related to work profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Lala chhap company, pls think before too late.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous experience in technical knowledge
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, jobs & responsibility
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. As per CV all question
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Once again introduction, pervious company details information & salary discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous Company's Daily Work Routine
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce Yourself

3M Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in 3M Senior Manager interview?
3M interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the 3M interview process are Resume Shortlist, One-on-one Round and Case Study.
How to prepare for 3M Senior Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at 3M. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at 3M expect are Accountancy, Administration, Assurance, Auditing and Business operations.

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