Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Rakuten with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 44.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 175 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rakuten overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rakuten as a Software Engineer according to 175 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 22%
One on one interview: 17%
Phone interview: 16%
Group panel interview: 10%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 7%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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Rakuten India interview preparation:
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers
- The first round consists of 30 technical questions to be answered in 30 minutes. In second round 30 technical questions and 2 coding questions were asked. Third round is interview which is virtual. He asked questions mainly on personality related type.
1. About hobbies.
2. What is your future goal?
3. Where would you like to see yourself
after few years?
4. How do you handle pressure situation?
5. About staying in hostel/pg.
6. Why is your academic score low?
7. Quick learner or not.
8. Why do you need this job?
9. About family background
That's all:)
I got call after 4 days. He told your interview is on positive side and I got offer letter after 1 week.
Applied online. Initial screening with the hiring manager. Questions from resume. Technologies used. Java basic questions. Salary expectations. About the role and team. Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
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Leetcode question - no coding - just mention the approach. System design question.
Disorganized, no HR reached out to discuss about the administrative details and salary and benefits, the hiring manager reached out directly, scheduled a meeting and asked about HR questions(visa, RTO etc.)
The hiring manager was late for over 5 mins minutes, no apologies, no greetings. Negative experience
The interview covered Python libraries, networking, and my software engineering experience. While questions were basic, they can be tricky for seniors. Review your definitions alongside your past projects to succeed.