I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Chennai) in Sep 2024
Interview
Good, polite and very knowledgeable and sensible questions were asked. The GD round was really good. The managers and hr are really knowledgeable and the arrangement for the interview process are perfectly done. Since it is a campus based interview we didn't have much difficulties.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Sep 2024
Interview
The interview process was very easy. The first round was with the Recruiter and then a few weeks later was with the hiring team. After interviewing with the hiring team I received a email from the hiring manager saying they decided to internally hire a person that was already in the role. So they wasted not only my time, but also the other candidates time. If you knew you were going to hire an internal candidate than why the hiring manager did not do that instead. Sorry Caterpillar Inc, you screwed up and made a bad first impression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Describe a situation where provided safety?
2. Why do you want to work for Caterpillar?
3. Describe a time where you disagreed with your manager and how did you handle it?
Standard STAR format interview. Situation, task, action result on 5 different topics. These topics range from interpersonal relationships, customers support, differences in opinions etc. There is time for an open discussion