I applied online. I interviewed at Genentech (Redwood City, CA)
Interview
Applied online and received an email from HR/Recruiter a few weeks later that I was scheduled for a phone interview the next day. Very unprofessional that there was 1. no phone call, and 2. no option given on availability. I should have taken this as a bad omen, but Genentech has a known reputation as a great place to work. Almost 1 year later I receive a rejection letter! What a joke.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
The standard interview process for this employer was the typical phone screen followed by a 1on1 and then a panel interview. The questions, although in line with my experience were very challenging as the employer is characterized for wanting the best and brightest in the industry. While it is not specifically a tech company, they ride the bleeding edge of technology.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If your standard unix copy command (cp) was missing, describe 3 to 5 other ways to copy a file in the system, assume other standard commands/utilities are available.
How would you do it using redirection?
Describe the difference between character and block device drivers. Describe the DNS process.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Sept 2009
Interview
Multiple rounds involving several 1:1 interviews with several different individuals each round. Interviewed by hiring manager, managers from other departments, and several staff from the team of staff from the group that is hiring. Notifications of next round take an extended time to be sent out. No notification if not selected for a following round.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How do you prioritize when given several tasks to complete that are all considered high priority and time sensitive?
