I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Illumina (Hayward, CA) in Sept 2017
Interview
Started with a phone screen to determine expectations. Then, there was a one-way video interview, where I was asked a series of questions (about 10 of them) and my answers were recorded. You only get one opportunity, so make it count. While some have said they were intimidated by this video interview, consider for a moment that you get 1 minute 30 seconds to think of an answer before the video starts recording. That's something you don't usually get, so this is very beneficial for the candidate. After passing the video interview, I had a panel interview with the hiring manager, another person, two potential co-workers, then a fifth person I would have been working alongside. All in all, it was very conversational style - not interrogative. The potential co-workers even allowed me to select a behavior interview question to answer from a larger list. This was really helpful as I have more refined answers than others. Finally, there was a short written skills test, which involved editing a few pages of documentation (one of the best writing tests that I've ever taken). In conclusion, although I didn't get this position, the interview process was really pleasant and a good indicator of the corporate culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you prefer a working environment with a set processes in place or more chaotic?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Illumina (Minneapolis, MN) in Dec 2024
Interview
The process consisted of five interviews, broken up into three stages. First was a short phone screening, then a longer 1-on-1 interview with the hiring manager, then a set of three interviews that consisted of a portfolio presentation and two panel sessions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What experience do you have working with reusable content?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Illumina (San Diego, CA) in Mar 2024
Interview
I had a video call with Vesna and Jeannie. They made the interview feel very comfortable and conversational. They asked a lot of questions pertaining to how I handle specific situations and my routine as a technical writer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle working with others in different time zones?
There were several rounds to the interview:
-Video Interview
-Phone Interview
-Presentation + Interviews with the team
I typically heard from the recruiter if I was moving on to the next round within a couple days.