How We Hire

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Welcome – we’re glad you’re taking the first step in exploring opportunities at GM. To help you in the interviewing and hiring process, we want to make sure you’re prepared.

Our interview and hiring process differs from role-to-role, so familiarize yourself to the interview and hiring process that meet the roles you’re interested in.

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Apply

Search available positions, and once you’ve found a fit, submit your completed application online

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Assess

After applying, you will be screened for the necessary qualifications. If you meet qualifications, you may be asked to complete an assessment.

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Interview

If you continue to the next phase, an interview will be scheduled with you.

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Offer

At the completion of the interview process, the most qualified candidate will be identified and job offer will be extended. You will then be asked to complete a drug screen and background check.

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Apply

Search available positions, and once you’ve found a fit, submit your completed application online.

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Assess

After applying, you will be screened for the necessary qualifications. If you meet the qualifications, you will move on to the interview phase.

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Interview

If you continue to the next phase, an interview will be scheduled with you.

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Offer

At the completion of the interview process, the most qualified candidate will be identified and job offer will be extended. You will then be asked to complete a drug screen and background check.

Candidate smiling in an office setting

Apply

Search available positions, and once you’ve found a fit, submit your completed application online.

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Assess

After you apply, your application will be reviewed and if you meet the qualifications, you will move forward to the next phase.

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Offer

If you meet qualifications, a job offer will be extended and you will be asked to complete a drug screen and background check.

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Moving forward?

Get to know Ev-e, our virtual assistant, who provides a seamless, efficient way to schedule your interview for most roles. Learn what to expect in scheduling your interview with Ev-e by watching this short video.

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Scheduled for an interview?

Download our interview toolkit to help you prepare.

Questions about the hiring process

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the hiring process.

How do I know my application is submitted?

You will receive an email confirmation of your completed application and status once it has been submitted.

Can I start an application without submitting it?

You are able to continue your application and return to your application progress by logging into your account prior to the posting expiration. Once the application is submitted or the posting expires, you will not be able to make any changes.

How do I withdraw my interest and application?

We value your interest and hope you consider us in your future employment endeavors. You are able to withdraw your application at any time should you decide you are no longer interested in the role by logging into your account and withdrawing from the position.

I applied to an opening but I have not heard back, when should I expect to know about next steps?

It depends on the role and the number of candidates. But generally, it takes a couple weeks from application through to offer.

You can log into your candidate home page on Workday to check your application status at any time, leveraging your unique username and password when you applied.

I don’t see any openings that match my interest or experience, how can I apply?

If you don’t see a position for you yet, we invite you to join our talent community to learn about new opportunities that match your skills and interests.

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