The hiring process at Rakuten takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Administrativo had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Administrativo roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten
Interview
You go in for a presentation from the CTO (Chief Technology Office). You then get separated into groups based on what you're applying to. They bring you into a room to take a 2 hour test. It is a case study and asks you a couple of open-ended questions along with drawing two diagrams. After the test, they will have their team members interview you base on your resume and answers you've provided.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Diagrams were pretty difficult. If you don't have experience working in that position, you probably wouldn't be able to answer most of the questions they ask.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Aliso Viejo, CA) in Feb 2013
Interview
The interview began with two different people, one of which who I had been communicating with via email and I spoke with during the phone interview. After about twenty minutes they left and I interviewed with two more people that were higher in status. That lasted about 45 minutes then I had a brief interview with one of the main guys in the office.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are three words that a coworker would describe you as? Three words from your former manager?