Nestle

Company Overview

For almost 150 years Nestle has been enhancing people′s lives by offering tastier and healthier food and beverages choices at all stages of life and at any time of day, helping them care for themselves and their families.

Founded in 1866, Nestlé is the world′s leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, not only in terms of its sales but also in terms of its product range and its geographical presence. Nestlé covers nearly every field of nutrition: infant formula, milk products, chocolate and confectionery, instant coffee, ice-cream, culinary products, frozen ready-made meals, mineral water etc. We are also a major producer of pet food. Nestlé is present in all countries of this planet, with over 330,000 people working in more than 150 countries with 442 factories in 86 countries. Nestlé Bangladesh Limited started its first commercial production in Bangladesh in 1994. In 1998, Nestlé Bangladesh became a fully owned subsidiary of Nestlé S.A. Nestlé Bangladesh′s vision is to be recognized as the leading Nutrition Health & Wellness (NHW) Company in Bangladesh, generating sustainable, profitable growth and continuously improving results to become a billion CHF Company. Our factory is situated at Sreepur, 55 km north of Dhaka that produces instant noodles, seasoning, infant cereals and chocolates. It also repacks milk, soups, and powdered beverages. Today Nestlé Bangladesh Ltd. is a strongly positioned organisation that continues to grow through our policy of constant innovation and renovation. Concentrating on our Leadership Framework and our commitment to high quality, we aim to provide the best quality products to the people of Bangladesh. .

What attributes do you look for when recruiting graduates?

Applying for any position at Nestlé Bangladesh is very challenging. Candidates are tested with extreme care which in turn is very enriching for your personal development. The Management selection process is designed to be comprehensive and in-depth- however, we want to give you a clear picture of the process. Click here, to find the hints and tips that will guide you through the process and help you pass with flying colors. These are the basic stages each of which you must pass:

• Stage1 : Online Application
• Stage2 : Written Test
• Stage3 : Assessment Center
• Stage4 : Competency Based Interview
• Stage5 : Final Interview

Stage 1: Online Applications In the first step, you must fill out the online application form, where you need to give information about you. The areas that will be covered in the application form are: Your personal details Extracurricular activities Academic history and work experiences

Stage 2 : Written Test Once you have been chosen from the application- you will have to sit for the written test which will consist of a series of psychometric tests. You will be assessed for your numerical, logical and analytical ability along with your strength in language.

1. Numerical Test: This test is designed to assess your numerical skills from the perspective of business. You might expect to see some tables, graphs and data similar to those in the business reports and asked to analyze them. Since, it is purely business context- the basics in mathematics will come in handy.
2. Logical Test: This part will consist of problems to assess the logical functioning of your brain which are important in decision making. You might be given series of numbers, data or figures and asked to develop the progression. 3. Analytical Test: In an analytical test, your analytical abilities will be judged. You will be asked to solve some puzzles, analogy, analyze any situation etc. 4. Language: Communication skills are important for Nestle Bangladesh Ltd. So, in the written tests your hold on language, your strength in written communication will be judged.

Stage 3: Assessment Center If you have passed through for the Assessment Center, you are one of the toppers- and now you have to prove your group performance, team leading ability and technical know-how. There will be the following parts in an assessment center:

1. Group debate: During a group debate, you will be assessed for your ability to work on your point-of-view under a pressure, and also your leading capabilities
2. Case study: This is where your technical knowledge will be assessed. You will be given a case with a set of questions- and you will be judged against how well you address every question and defend your stand.
3. Presentation: You might be asked to present in a group or individually. You will be given the materials on which you will have to present, as well as all the technical support. You might have to make a presentation on the case that has been provided. Stage
4. Competency based interview: Every job/post that you will be applying for has a specific Job Description- and basing on that we decide on certain personality traits with which you must be competent with if you want to perform in that position. Competency based interview are designed with more situational and behavioral questions.

Stage 5: Final Interview Shortlisted candidates from the Competency Interview will be called in for the final interview where the department heads and the management committee will be judging each candidate against the cultures and values of Nestlé