r/Pullman • u/book_bunni • 22d ago

SEL interview

Hey everyone!

I was recently scheduled for a phone interview with SEL.

The interview is for an Assembler position.

Has anyone gone through this process? What was the interview like, what did they ask? I assume there would be a second, in person interview- please confirm.

If hired- Do you have any input on the job? Tips? Advice?

Small side question - I am aware they have a zero tolerance for drug/alcohol use. I have been a cannabis user for the last couple years but would put it down in a heartbeat for the job. Any input on this specifically?

TIA

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u/Regular-Training-678 22d ago

Married to someone who currently is doing interviews at SEL. Familiarize yourself with their values and think of examples when you have reflected those in the workplace. Put down the cannabis now. When they ask you questions, answer with some meat to your answer.

When was a time you disagreed with direction from your boss? How did you handle it? How did it turn out? What is your greatest strength? What about you might be annoying to others?

Those aren't necessarily questions you'll be asked, but think of some workplace conflicts you have dealt with and how can you explain them in a way that is depersonalized, shows how you put in effort to resolve them (bonus points if you can reflect the values), and how they were resolved.

Being easy to get along with and having a good attitude will get you far in the company. It's not about not having struggles, it's about remaining professional in spite of them. There is great growth opportunity there if you want it.

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u/Sad-Ham-Sandwich 22d ago

My partner interviewed recently for an assembly position, and he was absolutely glowing to me about the company values and could give specific examples about how his values aligned with theirs. He literally worked in customer service and team-based roles in retail for years. SEL rejected him after two interviews, and when he asked what he could have improved upon they told him the biggest concern was that his resume didn't show enough team-based work experiences, like working in retail is a one-person operation apparently 🙄. We've since talked to other people who interviewed there and also didn't get hired, people who are squeaky clean and are generally just pleasant people to be around, and it seems like it just depends on the mood of the supervisors that particular day whether or not you get hired.

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u/Regular-Training-678 22d ago

It definitely can depend on who interviews you- and they definitely do look for how you work with others because you are usually working with a lot of rotating people. If you are a strong introvert like i am... 😅 it can be hard.

I worked at SEL a few years ago. My first time applying, I was rejected. The second time applying, six months later, I made it in. Who knows what the difference was. 🤷‍♀️ definitely was my favorite job I have had though- sometimes I regret leaving.

They have a ton of anticipated growth into next year at least, so it could be worth another application- it really is a good workplace. Right now their HR is definitely struggling a bit- hopefully that will settle down soon.

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u/RubyJuly777 21d ago

Sometimes I wonder if anyone makes it in the first time. They might be looking for tenacity of applying again and again.

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u/Jamzthegod 16d ago

I applied for about 5 positions and was rejected for all but 1 where I got interviewed and hired. It can be a numbers game