Career Opportunities

How We Interview

Kohler Co. utilizes a behavioral interviewing format.

Behavioral interviewing is based on the foundation that the best predictor of your future behavior is your past behavior in similar situations. Behavioral interviews generally last 60 to 90 minutes.

Hiring managers prepare for behavioral interviews by identifying the necessary areas of competency required for the job. They then ask questions designed to elicit specific examples of how you've used these skills.

In preparing for a behavioral interview, research the position tasks required and write down specific, job-related examples of past experiences.

Be prepared to communicate your strengths and developmental needs and to provide examples of each.

The following are some examples of behavioral-based interview questions:

• Tell me about a time when you were resistant to change even though you knew that it was necessary. What did you do? What was the outcome?
• Tell me about a time you openly accepted accountability regarding a mistake that was made. How do you drive this same level of accountability in your organization?
• Describe a time when you had to go more than halfway to communicate with a “problem person.”
• Give me an example of a time in which you had to be persuasive in getting your idea across, even when the odds were against you. What did you do? What was the outcome?
• Give me an example of how you identify your own personal developmental areas. Be specific.

• Dress appropriately. Business attire is recommended even in a business casual environment.
• Be on time. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the interview.
• Bring extra copies of your résumé.
• Keep eye contact throughout the interview. Give special attention to the person who asked the question, but do not forget about the rest of the interview team.
• Avoid jargon, slang or curse words.
• You are allowed time to think of how to answer a certain question; you are also allowed to ask for clarification on a question.
• Come well-rested. You may meet with many different people over the course of your interview.
• Remember, an interview is a chance for you to get to know us, as well as for us to get to know you, so relax, listen, ask questions and learn.