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Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart. read more
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IFF Interviews

Learn more about IFF interview questions and interview process from current employees. The majority of employees think that IFF interview questions are average and rate their experience an A or 81/100. The average employee completed 4 rounds of the interview process and received a response within within a week.

Interview SentimentHow was your overall experience interviewing at your current company?
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98
out of 100
Interview ExperienceHow would you rate the interview process at your company?
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A

IFF is in the Top 10% of Similar Size Companies

Culture Score
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A

IFF is in the Top 10% of Similar Size Companies

81
out of 100
How would you rate the interview process at your company?
AnswerPercent
Applied online39%
Referral14%
Recruiter36%
Other4%
Networking7%
How did you get your first interview at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Difficult5%
Difficult31%
Average49%
Easy7%
Very Easy8%
How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Yes85%
No15%
Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?
AnswerPercent
Same day15%
Within a week37%
1-2 Weeks30%
2-4 Weeks3%
4+ Weeks15%
How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?
AnswerPercent
119%
222%
315%
426%
5 or more18%
How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?

Who Ranks IFF's Interview Process the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 85/100
Department - HR 84/100
Gender - Male 81/100

Who Ranks IFF's Interview Process the Lowest?

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 68/100
Department - Sales 69/100
Department - Design 70/100

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Recent Questions About the Interview Process at IFF

  • How do I do well in an interview at IFF?
    Be someone who is willing to roll up your selves and get your hands dirty! Be someone is welcomes to take on tasks that are not in your job description. We run a lean organization and we all need to be willing to take on tasks we are not always responsible for.
    Answered 6 years ago
    Be yourself
    Answered 7 years ago
    Research and prepare well
    Answered 7 years ago
    Need to be well prepared and know their business
    Answered 7 years ago
    Be yourself, prepare, enjoy the meeting...
    Answered 8 years ago
    Come prepared. Know the company and the industry. Be confident and polished.
    Answered 8 years ago
    I can fit with the culture of IFF.
    Answered 8 years ago

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  • How long do the interviews usually take at IFF?
    2 months
    Answered 7 years ago
    1 month
    Answered 7 years ago
    depands, 1~ 2 hours
    Answered 8 years ago
    Around 4 hours
    Answered 8 years ago
    On average, two hours. It does depend on the role, the level of the role and the department.
    Answered 8 years ago
    1 month to 3 months.
    Answered 8 years ago

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  • What should I wear for an interview at IFF?
    A pant suit
    Answered 7 years ago
    Business wear
    Answered 7 years ago
    Look clean and presentable. Wear business clothing, a suit is always a good choice. Jeans, sneakers, t-shirts and tank tops are not a good interview choice.
    Answered 8 years ago
    Business casual but no jeans.
    Answered 8 years ago
    While it is not an everyday work requirement when working at IFF, business attire will likely make the best impact at a face to face interview.
    Answered 8 years ago

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  • How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at IFF?
    interview process was fine and fun. it's fun to see the HR manager fell asleep while my user and I were discussing about trend, market et. it's also great to talk to my end user and found out some similarities between us that makes us click well
    Answered 7 years ago
    Great opportunity to meet people in different departments
    Answered 7 years ago
    I am fine. It's normal process.
    Answered 8 years ago
  • What's the interview process like at IFF?
    Meet various people
    Answered 7 years ago
    This varies by department. Usually it is the hiring manager, an HR Business Partner and another party (a peer, another manager)
    Answered 8 years ago
    It's like other companies do. Nothing special.
    Answered 8 years ago
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