I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Sep 2015
Interview
Apply through staffing company. Get a call to interview a few week later. There are a lot of people went to the interview also. First, they test your skill on using tool like screwdriver, bolts and nut. Just make sure you know how to convert centimeter to millimeter.
Next, you will wait to get interview by one of their hiring staff. You don't need to worry about technical question or anything. They just ask simple behavior question like why Tesla? Strong and weakness? Basically show you are committed to work there. IMPORTANT: they do NOT care much about you and your resume, if you get hired, they will assign you to whatever slot they needed.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Tesla in Jul 2015
Interview
I was first interviewed for the position last May 27th for the skill test and 1-on-1 interview which took about a couple of hours. Next was in June 5th where a panel interview was held by different manufacturing departments which 3 department heads have talked to me. And lastly, a background check was given to all us who advanced after the the panel interview. The interview process was just right and somewhat easy.
Last August, the recruiter informed me that a department was considering me for the job but they referred to their Energy dep't who'll be conducting an interview. But the day before the interview, the recruiter cancelled it because the department was busy but if their is an interview, I'll be the first in line to be interviewed. And I was referred to another recruiter from the remanufacturing team within the company. But I think I'm not qualified for the minimum req'ts.
Last month, the recruiting team emailed me that I've been considered for a position of production associate that they will contact me if there is an opening. I'm very hopeful they'll contact me.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Aug 2014
Interview
It was very quick and I had about 2 interviews in one day after I passed the basic test in the beginning and then two weeks later they called and gave me a third interview and then after that I waited another two weeks and they offered me a position and I accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked questions just trying to see your personality and who you were.