I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA) in May 2020
Interview
I worked with a recruiter when I applied for the role. I interviewed with four people remotely due to the pandemic. Each interview was about 30 minutes and was conversational and straightforward regarding my previous experiences and fit. After the interview, I followed up with my recruiter with questions and to discuss compensation package. My recruiter relayed the information and it was reflected in the offer that I received and accepted. Overall, the process was smooth and positive.
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Question 1
Could you tell us about your previous experiences and how you can bring value to our group?
I spoke with a recruiter- she was courteous, friendly and professional even though I had to postpone the call once due to covid. I would have liked to work for them if another opportunity arise.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (London, England)
Interview
I have never been more disappointed and disrespected in an interview process. I was offered the job initially however one week later had my offer withdrawn with little to no feedback other than after trying to negotiate my salary that my attitude had been bad. This was not an accurate representation of the conversation had between myself and the hiring manager. Then having known individuals inside the company I have heard that the hiring manager has passed on false information to me to a number of people involved in the process relating to why my offer was withdrawn. Having spent a significant amount of time going through the process I am extremely disappointed and disrespected by how I have been treated and when I reached out to discuss this further have been left blanked.
Recruiter did a great job explaining team I would be working with and the role in additional detail and was very transparent which I appreciated. They provided a through handout regarding benefits in the first screening of the interview.