Process
In the first interview with the TA online, she seemed very rushed but was kind.
In the second interview with Engineering, he arrived 15 minutes late, didn't read my CV, and seemed very annoyed. I mentioned one of the smaller new businesses of Rakuten, and he said that's not part of our group. After he googled it, he said he was not familiar with it. He spoke poorly about the company and said it's very unorganized and there's a lack of freedom. Not a good impression from an actual employee.
The recruiter didn't follow up after 3 weeks, so I had to call. She said she was very busy, thanked me for my call, and sent a rejection.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Junior Level Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Junior Level Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Junior Level Engineer interview process in United States.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 1.0A lot to improveFrontend Developer • Former EmployeeBerlin, Berlin, GermanyMay 24, 2022Pros: - Good infrastructure for employees - Good HR support when neededCons: - Very political work environment - Can be a very toxic place to work
- 5.0Lots of opportunities to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 16, 2020Pros: Flexible timings and great ambianceCons: Management has to improve a bit.
- 5.0Great Learning, Daunting BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 18, 2023Pros: You can learn a lot. Free meals three times a day. English friendly.Cons: Bureaucracy can sometimes be very daunting.
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