Kimberly-Clark Interview Questions
Go Back1. We pride ourselves on being nimble and able to adapt to changes within a complex business environment. Tell me about a time you had to shift your priorities in response to sudden changes.
2. We value calculated risk from our staff. Tell me about a time you took an unusual risk in the workplace. What was the outcome?
3. Have you ever experienced a distracting coworker who stood in the way of progress? If so, how did you handle that situation?
4. How do setbacks emotionally affect you and your work?
5. Kimberly-Clark likes to hire employees who take pride in their work. Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.
6. Sales performance is of utmost importance. How do you plan to contribute to our profitability?
7. How would you rate your communication skills on a scale from 1-10?
8. What would you do if your supervisor did not properly communicate information to you?
9. Sustainability is an important strategic imperative for Kimberly-Clark. Tell me a little about your views on sustainability as a competitive advantage.
10. Finding a long-term fit is a two-way street. Describe what your ideal employer looks like.
11. Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience when it comes to career advancement opportunities?
12. Many of our consumer products are heavily regulated by the FDA and other health organizations/associations. How do you think that will impact your work here?
13. We always think of the consumer first. What do you feel are the top three ways we can ensure consumer satisfaction?
14. Kimberly-Clark operates in a very fast-paced environment. How do you stay current on trends in your field to stay fresh and innovative?
15. Are you applying for a job with any of our competitors?
16. What do you know about Kimberly-Clark and our work environment?
17. Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement during your career?
18. We hire people who fit into our workplace culture. How would you describe your personality?
19. What work situations excite and motivate you?
20. Are there any work environments you dislike working in?
21. Of all the places that you could work, why do you want to join Kimberly-Clark?
22. What is your greatest weakness coming into this role at Kimberly-Clark?
23. Kimberly-Clark is a global corporation with brands and employees all over the world. What is your experience working with a diverse group of people?
24. We prefer to hire candidates who value post-secondary education. Talk further about how your education prepared you for this role.
25. Tell me about your experiences giving presentations in front of large groups.
26. The performance of consumer products relies greatly on advertising and marketing efforts. Do you have any experience with advertising, marketing, or market research?
27. Have you progressed in your career as you expected?
28. If we were to hire you at Kimberly-Clark, what type of leader would you be?
29. Tell me about your experience training and coaching others.
30. We believe in strong work/life balance at Kimberly-Clark. How often do you take work home?
31. If Kimberly-Clark hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
32. How did you bring value to your last position?
33. We pride ourselves on being resourceful. Tell us about a time you resolved a problem in your workplace.
34. Do you have any salary expectations for this role?
35. Work volume can become very high at Kimberly-Clark. How do you handle the stress of a larger than normal workload?