Software Engineer Interview Experience - Philippines
Process
Step 1: You are given a Codility test to answer at your own time. It is timed, though.
Step 2: Video-recorded interview. You are asked 5 general questions.
Step 3: Skype interview (if you pass the first 2 steps, you're lucky).
Questions
The Codility is easy. If you know your math, you can pass the exam. I am not a fan of recorded video interviews. You are asked 5 general questions. For me, it's hard to answer, not because I didn't know what to say, but because I was seeing myself on the screen. It felt too unreal, unnatural, compared to when you are actually talking to a person. So I ended up talking only a bit for each question. I didn't get through the Skype interview. So I am not sure where I actually failed. At least I know I passed the exam. But for video interviews? I really hope it will be an actual live interview to make it more realistic and engaging.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Philippines.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Philippines is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Philippines.
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