3M Careers & Employment - Working at 3M

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Your in-person interview(s) may be in a panel format (multiple interviewers at the same time) or one-on-one. Except for in rare circumstances, you will meet with the hiring manager for the role. Additionally, you may meet with other managers from the same department, potential peers, individuals that would report to the role being filled and/or someone from human resources. Many interviews will be behavior-based. In behavioral-based interviews, you would be asked to give examples of times you have exhibited a certain skill or behavior. Questions in this type of interview would be framed as “Tell me about a time when…”. Come prepared to your interview! Do some research and be prepared to explain what interests you about the role and the team you’d be joining. When answering questions, be concise but detailed, and be sure to pause and think before you speak to ensure you are answering the question asked. If you don’t understand a question, go ahead and ask for clarification. Be sure to come prepared with a list of questions for the interviewers as well. If you don’t get a chance to get all your questions answered, make sure you know who to follow up with before ending the interview (either the recruiter or hiring manager). A good way to close an interview is to thank the interviewer for his or her time, confirm your continued interest and ask what you might expect for next steps and related timing. Of course, a follow-up thank you note is never a bad idea! If you have a disability and would like accommodation for your interview (disability parking directions, etc.), please contact your recruiter or hiring manager before the interview. Please also let them know if you will need an interpreter. For more information on interviews at 3M, check out our Insights for Candidates page: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/

Working hours are dependent upon your role and location, but a standard workday in our corporate offices is eight hours. In the United States, Alternative Work Schedules may be available with the permission of your supervisor. Common AWSs for non-production salaried employees include four 10-hour days per workweek, four nine-hour days and one half-day per workweek, four nine-hour days and one day every other workweek, three 12-hour days and one half-day per workweek and three 12-hour days and one day every other workweek. Common AWSs for non-production non-salaried employees include four 10-hour days per workweek, four nine-hour days and one half-day per workweek or three 12-hour days and one half-day per workweek.

Check out our article on the hiring process on our Insights for Candidates page: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/full-story/?storyid=00d48a6b-b988-4b54-bc1c-c8cccaeca737

The opportunity to transition from temporary to full-time employment with 3M varies based on the role’s location and business need. The education level required depends on the role and can be found in the job description of the role you are applying for.

Check out our article on the hiring process on our Insights for Candidates page: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/full-story/?storyid=00d48a6b-b988-4b54-bc1c-c8cccaeca737

All employees initially offered a job at 3M must pass a urine drug test.

Yes, all employees initially offered a job at 3M must pass a urine drug test.

All employees initially offered a job at 3M must pass a urine drug test.

Your in-person interview(s) may be in a panel format (multiple interviewers at the same time) or one-on-one. Except for in rare circumstances, you will meet with the hiring manager for the role. Additionally, you may meet with other managers from the same department, potential peers, individuals that would report to the role being filled and/or someone from human resources. Many interviews will be behavior-based. In behavioral-based interviews, you would be asked to give examples of times you have exhibited a certain skill or behavior. Questions in this type of interview would be framed as “Tell me about a time when…”. Come prepared to your interview! Do some research and be prepared to explain what interests you about the role and the team you’d be joining. When answering questions, be concise but detailed, and be sure to pause and think before you speak to ensure you are answering the question asked. If you don’t understand a question, go ahead and ask for clarification. Be sure to come prepared with a list of questions for the interviewers as well. If you don’t get a chance to get all your questions answered, make sure you know who to follow up with before ending the interview (either the recruiter or hiring manager). A good way to close an interview is to thank the interviewer for his or her time, confirm your continued interest and ask what you might expect for next steps and related timing. Of course, a follow-up thank you note is never a bad idea! If you have a disability and would like accommodation for your interview (disability parking directions, etc.), please contact your recruiter or hiring manager before the interview. Please also let them know if you will need an interpreter. For more information on interviews at 3M, check out our Insights for Candidates page: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/

It is necessary to apply to receive an interview at 3M. You can find open positions here: https://3m.recsolu.com/job_boards/1

Your in-person interview(s) may be in a panel format (multiple interviewers at the same time) or one-on-one. Except for in rare circumstances, you will meet with the hiring manager for the role. Additionally, you may meet with other managers from the same department, potential peers, individuals that would report to the role being filled and/or someone from human resources. Many interviews will be behavior-based. In behavioral-based interviews, you would be asked to give examples of times you have exhibited a certain skill or behavior. Questions in this type of interview would be framed as “Tell me about a time when…”.