Me postulé en línea. Acudí a una entrevista en Rakuten en abr 2016
Entrevista
Looking at other reports here they seem to have a standard processes:
1. Video interview (record your answer to 5 standard questions on their Wepow platform)
2. 1st interview with the team members
3. 2nd interview with the team lead/manager
4. 3rd and final interview with supervisor of the team lead/manager
Step 2-4 were conducted via Skype as I do not reside in Japan. We used English during the entire process (email communication, Skype interview). Considering it is a Japanese company, the level of English spoken was surprisingly good.
It was not a difficult interview process for me, probably because I have extended experience in the area where they are lacking. There were very limited behavioral questions that you can easily answer, if you make some preparation. Before the final interview you need to read two books written by Hiroshi Mikitani and write on each a short essay. I'm not sure how important the essays are in the process, as nobody asked about them in the interview.
The process was professionally organized by the HR persons. The persons who interviewed me were also quite nice.
Although in the final interview it was indicated that I would get an offer, it didn't materialize. All in all it was a positive experience.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Questions from video interview:
(1) Could we have your name and the reason why you are interested in Rakuten?
(2) Please tell us your technical background and how you will be able to contribute to the success of the company. If you already have work experience,please share that as well.
(3) What is your greatest strength and how you leverage your strength for peak performance?Please give us an example.
(4) Have you ever changed your job? or are you trying to change your job?Please tell us why.
(5) What are your career goal and career plans? How does this job fit into your career plans?
The whole recruitment process was straightforward and fast, there were level of interviews. First was HR interview, then a user interview, and finally the final interview. The whole interview process took about 1 month from scheduling, but was about 2 months from application.
Referred by Rakuten employee and got up to 3 positions to apply. After HR checked your resume and fit, totally 3 interviews came: hiring manager, team leader & senior manager.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
What kind of project have you ever led? Scale and responsibility ?
Me postulé a través de una recomendación de un empleado. Acudí a una entrevista en Rakuten (Tokio) en dic 2025
Entrevista
One interview with 2 members of the team. The questions were related to the job scope and background to understand if both my background and personality could be a good fit for the role
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
What was a difficult time you had to face in your current role and how did you react to it