I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) in Nov 2013
Interview
I got a phone interview a week after I submitted my resume through a current employee. the phone interview was all about behavioral questions with about average difficulty.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you confront your boss if you have a new idea to report or something that you want to correct without being asked again?
I applied online. I interviewed at Genentech (Hillsboro, OR) in Feb 2025
Interview
Got a call from hiring manager for preliminary phone call. Was very kind and made me feel very comfortable. It took about 25 min. she talked a lot which helped and explained the role in great detail and alittle about the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to tell me about myself and my strengths.
(This is for a contractor role.) Hiring talent acquisition contacts you first for a screening. Then a panel interview with supervisors. Introduction then mostly situational questions; want to see how you work with people, problem solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you faced a major setback in a project and how you overcame it. What did you learn from it?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Genentech (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2019
Interview
Very formal and straightforward asking about experience and scheduling availability and if okay with temporary position but very good sell on the company and opportunities. Highly impressed me and I decided the temporary nature was not something i wanted to pursue.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Flexibility on schedule and if okay with being temporary
