Colgate-Palmolive never requests personal information unrelated to the job application process and never charges fees to apply for jobs. Learn more here.
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    How We Hire

    Creators of some of the world’s most widely recognized and trusted brands, we know that all our success depends on the innovative energy and dedicated work of our diverse team members. Consistent with our values, our hiring process is fair, respectful, and transparent, to attract highly talented and motivated people to help build a future to smile about.

     

How We Hire

Creators of some of the world’s most widely recognized and trusted brands, we know that all our success depends on the innovative energy and dedicated work of our diverse team members. Consistent with our values, our hiring process is fair, respectful, and transparent, to attract highly talented and motivated people to help build a future to smile about.

Steps for How We Hire

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    Explore & Apply

    The first step is all about you: your interests, abilities, and goals. Go to Find a Job and search for jobs that make you smile. We are a growing, global company with frequent job opportunities, so if you do not find a job right away, you may create a job alert and we will notify you when jobs that interest you become available.

    Once you find a job, simply click on Apply Now and create an account (or sign in if you already have one), fill in the required information, answer job-specific questions and submit your application.

     
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    Screening

    We carefully review job applications and communicate the status and next steps, if applicable, as soon as possible. If you are one of those selected for the next step, we will contact you to arrange a phone or video interview, to get to know you better or answer any questions.
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    Interview

    You may be invited for a competency-based interview, designed to elicit specific examples of your skills and how they pertain to the job.

    Being prepared to successfully answer such interview questions starts by reviewing the job description and thinking of past experiences that align with the job requirements. Then structure your potential answers using the STAR technique.
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    Offer

    If you are the selected candidate, we will present you with a job offer and an invitation to join us in building a future to smile about.
  • White magnifying glass icon on bright pink background and white resume icon on teal background.

    Explore & Apply

    The first step is all about you: your interests, abilities, and goals. Go to Find a Job and search for jobs that make you smile. We are a growing, global company with frequent job opportunities, so if you do not find a job right away, you may create a job alert and we will notify you when jobs that interest you become available.

    Once you find a job, simply click on Apply Now and create an account (or sign in if you already have one), fill in the required information, answer job-specific questions and submit your application.
  • Two white speech bubble icons on a yellow background.

    Screening

    We carefully review job applications and communicate the status and next steps, if applicable, as soon as possible. If you are one of those selected for the next step, we will contact you to arrange a phone or video interview, to get to know you better or answer any questions.
  • White icon of two people on bright blue background.

    Interview

    You may be invited for a competency-based interview, designed to elicit specific examples of your skills and how they pertain to the job.

    Being prepared to successfully answer such interview questions starts by reviewing the job description and thinking of past experiences that align with the job requirements. Then structure your potential answers using the STAR technique.
  • Colgate Build A Future logo in white on a red background.

    Offer

    If you are the selected candidate, we will present you with a job offer and an invitation to join us in building a future to smile about.

Questions?

If you have any questions at any step of the hiring process, you may find answers on the FAQs Page for job seekers.

Hear About What to Expect

From finding and applying for a job with us to preparing for a competency-based interview, here is what you can expect at each step in our hiring process.

Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Offers

False job postings to scam applicants are a regrettable part of global recruiting. Please know that Colgate-Palmolive or firms working on our behalf never request personal information unrelated to the job application process, such as bank or credit card data, and never charge any fees to apply for open positions. Learn more here.

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