FAQ
Q. How do I apply to Newell Rubbermaid?
A: If you are interested in a position with Newell Rubbermaid, you must apply online using our online applicant tracking system. From there, our recruiting team will review your resume. You will be called to participate in a phone interview if your skills and experience are in line with the position requirements. Once the phone interview takes place, in-person interviews are conducted before a final selection and offers are made.
Q. How long does the application process take?
A: If you have a resume, the process to apply takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. If you do not have a resume, you can enter your information manually.
Q. What is Newell Rubbermaid’s culture?
A: Our culture is defined by our employees. They are entrepreneurial, resourceful, results-oriented, driven, passionate, high-energy and proactive. Our company is constantly evolving, changing and growing to meet the needs of our consumers and the ever-changing marketplace and our values helps us keep what’s important in perspective:
- Our Entrepreneurial Spirit Ignites Growth
- Our Brands Inspire Passion
- Our Interdependence Drives Success
- We Thrive Through Innovation
- We Bring What Matters to Our Work
Q: What does Newell Rubbermaid offer that is hard to find at other companies?
A: Opportunity. With a wide variety of brands and offices around the world, if you have the passion and the talent, you can build your career and enjoy a wide variety of experiences without ever leaving the company. Where else can you build our Lenox brand in China, then take Sharpie to new levels and markets by partnering with chart-topping band One Direction? We are proud to offer our employees a rich and rewarding career that is hard to find anywhere else because we are a company that is global in its footprint, diverse in its brands, wide-eyed in spirit and limitless in opportunity.
Q. What is Newell Rubbermaid’s dress code?
A:We believe that innovation is not just about our products. It’s seeded within our culture and innovation is about how we think and interact with our environment and those around us. We want our employees to bring what matters most to work - big ideas, creativity and a desire to win. Every day great execution can happen whether you are wearing jeans, a suit or something in between.
Q. Does Newell Rubbermaid have volunteer opportunities?
A: Yes, through our corporate philanthropy initiative Investing in Community, we have several ways that employees can give back to their local communities. Our greatest opportunity to volunteer is through our Global Day of Service, which takes place annually around the world and allows all of our employees the chance to work with Habitat for Humanity International, other large multi-national nonprofit organizations and locally relevant causes during business hours.
In addition, our employees are committed to supporting Newell Rubbermaid's efforts to be an exemplary corporate citizen. They demonstrate this commitment in a wide variety of ways in the communities where they live and work around the world. Many of them donate generously to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Girls on the Run, Junior Achievement and She’s the First, to name a few. We also often host donation drives for clothing, food, school supplies and other daily essentials. Each year, our employees donate thousands of collective hours to help carry out the missions of our community partners - from tutoring young children and teaching adults employable skills to reaching out in times of emergency and natural disaster.
Q. When does Newell Rubbermaid hire for intern and entry-level positions?
A: We hire throughout the year as business needs arise and positions become available. While the bulk of our campus hiring is geared toward a January or summer start date, we also hire during the campus recruiting off-season. Check with your university’s career service center for upcoming recruiting events or our website for available opportunities.
Q. What is Newell Rubbermaid's interviewing style?
A:It is our job to identify the best candidate for each job opening. We strive to make you feel comfortable so that we get a clear understanding of your personality and skills. Most of our interviews are behavioral-based, giving us the opportunity to learn more about your experiences and how they may be a fit at Newell Rubbermaid.