I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panasonic (Lake Forest, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
A pretty simple process with regard to the position. Director was located in a different office location. 1st phone interview was HR driven - simple questions regarding background, experience, position of interest, etc. Explanation of benefits and corporate structure, etc.
A couple days later had a call from HR to schedule the interview - which we agreed would be the next day.
Next day - phone call from Director as he was in another office location. Questions related to experieinces in Program Management and what experiences I brought that woud transition over well or what I could do within the organization to work within the current processes or improve them.
I would suggest that knowing someone within Panasonic will certainly help get you the interview. Personal references go a long way in positions.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What experiences do you have that would qualify you as a strong program manager?
What comfort level do you have in work with multiple teams and organizations that can be difficult to direct and manage. How would you succeed with these types of organizations.
They shared with me the question set and I had to record and upload the video over the link that was shared to me by the HR. Also, the deadline was 3 days.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panasonic (Sparks, NV)
Interview
Interview was pleasant overall. Typical phone screening with recruiter, then with the hiring manager. Final interview was a panel like interview with a presentation on-site. Everyone was great, engaged, and lively. Although Panasonic is quite an attractive place to work, the pay is quite low compared to other industries. Lower pay your first year is not at all attractive and promising to get a pay increase after your first year isn't a good recruiting tool. That's a no for me dawg.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Lots of STAR like questions. Give me a time when you had to sway a crowd, a time when you had a hard learning, etc.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Panasonic (Lake Forest, CA)
Interview
Was with two individuals. Interview was straight forward and very discussion-like rather than question and answer. The interviewers were very friendly and shared their own experiences at Panasonic. Afterwards, they did not have time to give me a tour of the facility because it was the end of the day, but did invite me back to tour the facility later (old Lake Forest office).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Go through the standard way I tend to manage a new project/program.
