I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Autodesk (San Rafael, CA) in Jun 2011
Interview
I was screened by HR who was nice enough. He explained the positioned was managed by 2 people overseas in a country with an 8 hours time difference, that was the first bad sign. International management situations with cultural differences, recipe for disaster. I was told the phone interview with the internationals would be a case study discussion given to me a few hours before the interview. Another bad sign and telling how these engineer types with poor communication skills think. They didn't even bother to introduce themselves, their role or position the job in a positive way at all. One hour of pandering on hypothetical nonsense. A backwards interviewing culture that has no concept of employer brand or talent management.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Autodesk
Interview
It was fairly straightforward process. I had a conversation with the hiring manager, then a panel interview where I presented a former project, then individual 1-1 interviews with 3 xfn partners.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you plan on getting up to speed on the construction industry?
It was a great interview process as I was able to understand what was expected of me from beginning to end in a timely manner. I also was able to have my interview questions addressed with clarity and enthusiasm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you turned a challenge into an opportunity.
The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Autodesk (Boston, MA)
Interview
Autodesk has has reached out to me as a candidate for three different marketing jobs. Each time the recruiter talks up the opportunity, says I meet all the qualifiers, and has proceed to move me along in the process. In total, I have had 15 interviews and one on-site tour of their office and have only received overwhelming positive feedback. Six months into the process, I have received no formal rejection and no offers. After following up one last time, I have moved on from ever considering working for the company. I am disappointed with the lack of respect for my time and poor communication. I hope that they will improve their processes before wasting more candidates time in the future!