I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Intuitive in Jul 2011
Interview
Initial communication with the company consisted of an HR screen, where I was asked to provide more information on my background and my interests, including why Intuitive. The conversation was relaxed, and was clearly meant to weed out unacceptable candidates prior to bringing them in for formal interviews.
The actual interviews were held on one day, with four different individuals in progressing seniority. The first conversation was with another HR manager, the second with the potential manager, the third with the Director of Marketing, and the final with the VP of Marketing. All interviews were of a behavioral type and were meant to gain a greater understanding of fit and experience with the position and company.
The company is fast growing, and is looking for individuals who can wear multiple hats, including in areas that may not be where their primary interest lies (i.e., disease applications that may not be your first choice).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your experience working with key opinion leaders in a disease area
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Intuitive (Sunnyvale, CA)
Interview
It seems like there can sometimes be a disconnect between what recruiters believe candidates bring to the table and what hiring managers are ultimately looking for. The process can move either very fast or very slowly. I’ve gone through two different interview processes, and for one of them, I still haven’t heard back, and the role is still open.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume and share what you learned from each role and why you moved on
Prescreened by hiring manager and recruiter. Interviewed with multiple panels that included peers, supervisors and management. Each group was for about 45 mins. A lot of open ended questions and wanted a lot of examples.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If your pet could talk, what would your pet say about you?