The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2010
Interview
Long interview process. Starts with phone interview from a recruiter, then a series of panel interviews with key department personnel. Be patient, as the process can take a very long time.
Three rounds of interviews, first with hiring manager, then with two panels of three people. Focus on diverse hiring processes and behavioral questions. A few technical questions, but generally a relaxed atmosphere.
Up to 12 different interviews over multiple days including international video interviews. My interviews took place over 3 rounds with a bulk of them in the first round. Up to 8 in a single day with multiple directors in the final rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Process and results-focused looking for experience in the field and especially what was learned during the process.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech
Interview
Process was disorganized and seemed like they were just trying to check a "diversity" box at the last minute. Interview typically involves recruiter screening where they low ball the pay (pay band is specific to your ZIP CODE), then a hiring manager interview, and a final panel.
