Software Developer Interview Experience - Melbourne, Australia
March 1, 2016
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I first pass the programming proficiency test. Then they give you an online interview where you record your answers using your laptop. They have pre-recorded videos to ask you questions. The experience is pretty bad because there is no human interaction.
Questions
Typical interview questions like, "Tell me more about yourself."
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Developer role in Melbourne, Victoria.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Melbourne, Victoria is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Software Developer interview process in Melbourne, Victoria.
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