I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech in Aug 2008
Interview
Applied directly on the web site and received an email from an HR respresentative asking to set up a phone interview.
Phone interview with HR was a standard behavioral interview consisting of "tell me about yourself, how do you deal with conflict, how do you work under pressure.... type questions".
Was next contacted by hiring manager in the scientific department who conducted a technical interview via telephone.
Finally, was invited for a face to face interview where I met with mutiple individuals (0.5 to 1 hour each) within the organization during a one-day on-site interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had an idea that would save time and increase revenue, how would you go about convincing senior management to implement your idea?
I got an email by HM after applying for the role and asked me to set a time. 30 min. interview, Person that was interviewing was nice and questions were expected.
asked what I did in my graduate school and a technical question regarding drug molecule they had developed there were no other questions asked, in example behavioral or anything else of this sort
I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
-Phone Interview with Hiring Manager (30 minutes):
Discussion focused on technical questions related to your CV and the job description.
-Phone Interview with HR (30 min):
Covers career opportunities, company culture, and behavioral interview questions.
On-Site Interview:
Includes a seminar presentation followed by discussions with the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your career goals, and where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?
