The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ricoh in Feb 2010
Interview
First met with the Area Manager, who was a great, friendly positive guy and made me excited about the opportunity. For final interview, prepared a 10-page powerpoint presentation describing "Why Ricoh, Why Me" and my 30-60-90 day plan. Was told that I did very well, and then grilled for an hour and 1/2 by the Regional Manager about pretty much every aspect of life. He gave an overwhelming (and offensive) impression that he did not believe any word I was saying, and finally told me that he liked me and thought I would be good, but needed to see my last year's W-2 and written evidence of my sales accomplishments before making an offer. By then, I was over it. Seems like an intense and negative company culture.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Are you just looking at this job because you don't want to be unemployed?
nothing I can recall. the process was as you would expect and you can see from the other reviews. There are questions and there are answers then a second interview if necessary.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ricoh (Glasgow, Scotland)
Interview
Invited for initial in-person interview after submitting CV and Cover letter, for them to basically tell me in person that from my CV they didn't think I had enough experience. Timewasters.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Questions were not clear, but basically was asked if I know the Scottish Market. I proceeded to explain that I had a few scottish clients in my previous sales role, but they didn't really give me an opportunity to speak. Their Head of Sales for UK and Head of Sales for Scotland don't understand the 80/20 rule and just like the sound of their own voice.
Very smooth. 2 rounds of interviews. One was a phone interview. After the phone interview, you the manager. The manager asked basic questions around your experience. Additionally, he'll walk you through what typical day looks like.