Caterpillar Hiring Practices

Caterpillar's selection process is designed to assess your skills and talents compared to the jobs we have available. During the selection process you will have the opportunity to learn more about Caterpillar and tell us about your unique background. Our selection process consists of four phases:

1. Completion of an application and forms.

During this phase of the process, we will answer any questions you may have regarding employment at Caterpillar. The release of information on former employment and background information forms are completed at this time.

2. Tests.

These tests will help us assess your job-related abilities and skills.

3. Invitation for an interview.

After successfully completing the tests, you may be eligible for comprehensive interviews that assess your achievements and qualifications. During this phase, your work reference may be contacted to verify information regarding past employment.

4. Job offer.

Based on the results of the interview, you may be extended a job offer. Following any job offer, you will be required to provide medical information and may have to undergo a physical examination to determine your proper job placement.

The Caterpillar interview process gives you the opportunity to talk about your experiences and learn more about our company. You will do your best if you approach the interview with a positive attitude and prepare by following these tips:

• Pay attention to your appearance.
• Know where to go for the interview.
• Allow plenty of time to get to the interview.
• Be prepared to talk about your experiences in work, school and social settings that are related to the job you are seeking.
• Be friendly, relaxed; be yourself.
• Be an attentive listener.
• Prepare some well-thought out questions.

Here are some questions your interviewer is likely to ask:

• Tell me about a job you had that required high attention to details. How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that, and why?
• We have all felt stress in our work lives. Tell me about work-related situations that cause stress for you. How do you typically handle such stress?
• Tell me about the most challenging change you've faced at work. What did you do and what were the results?
• Describe a situation when you saw a problem and took action to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it. What action did you take? What prompted you to take action and what were the results of your action?

Notice to All Applicants

Caterpillar Inc. participates in E-Verify. Caterpillar provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work using E-Verify, Caterpillar Inc. is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.