I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Akamai (Bengaluru) in Jan 2012
Interview
Very interesting, detailed and process oriented. The interview panel consisted of very intelligent people who asked the right set of questions and knew exactly what they were looking for in the candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you position Akamai to a potential client.
2 steps interview process
1: Team Manager about 1 hr
2: Team Director about 30 minutes
There was no technical questions but overall, they asked me about my previous work experience and how it can help with Akamai’s work
Multiple rounds of interviews
Very interesting
Soft Skills and Presentation rounds were conducted
Spanned over a couple of weeks or more
Listening, Writing, General Interview w lead & manager
Presentation round
Senior Manager round
Director Round
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Akamai (Bengaluru) in Nov 2015
Interview
Telephonic interview followed by onsite 1:1. The onsite process had 1:1 then a presentation on akamai products and internet basics. Followed by a 1:1. The interview process was very basic. Since the role doesnt involve any sales, you will not be asked questions on target etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous employment, Basics of internet, products presentations.