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).
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio) in Mar 2012
Interview
The hiring process in Rakuten is a little different from that in other US companies. At the very first step, they didn't require me to submit any resume, just some basic information about my address, my education, and social involvement. Then, I was required to take 2 tests: IQ and personality. I had a choice over the language of the test: Japanese or English. I chose English, since I didn't have any background on Japanese. The personality test was quite typical. The IQ test consisted of 3 parts: verbal (not really difficult), numerical (mainly check calculation speed and accuracy), and symbolic logic (this part is the most challenging. I guess most people would get stuck with this part, but after the test, I learned that there are several books that you can practice by yourself). 1 week later, I was invited to attend their Skype interview. Before the interview, I was asked to finished a CV as per their sample, which consisted of 3 essays (Why internet industry, why Rakuten, your experience with Rakuten services). Everything went well except the interview, since the interviewer didn't express any emotion on his face (no excitement, no smile or anything). That made me more nervous. The interview was not really challenging, since he asked me almost the questions from CV. However, their rejection was something expected due to my nervousness during the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between Amazon and Rakuten?
The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio) in Nov 2011
Interview
I interviewed at the Boston Career Forum. Before my interview there were several aptitude tests online. I remember them being more difficult than others than I had taken, and I didn't think I did very well, but since I was granted an interview they can't have been particularly important. The first interview lasted about 20 minutes, and consisted of mostly general questions, nothing difficult, about myself, my interest in the company, my past experience, etc. The second interview was about 30 minutes and consisted of the kinds of questions you would expect to get in an interview (challenges you've faced, how you've dealt with failure, etc). I don't recall any point at which I was stumped by a question. Both interviews were in English, although I could (and perhaps should) have done the first in Japanese. The second interviewer did not speak business level Japanese.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you see the course of your career at our company/how long would you like to work in Japan?
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Rakuten (Pune) in Dec 2011
Interview
i had given rakuten aptitude test.. 19th dec 2011.India/pune
.few weeks ago..
it consists of 3 rounds
1st::Aptitude test
2nd::Hr Interview(30-45min)
3rd::Hr interview(detailed and more probing)(30min-45min)
Aptitude consists of a few html/ email protocol questions,questions on databases and c.with a few questions on OS cpu scheduling.(aptitude is easier to crack)
Once the aptitude is clear you are put thru 2 rounds of Hr interviews
both interview include high hr level personal questions of apprroximate 45min..also questions are asked on your be and te projects..please refer to all the hr type general questions as the hr is tuff.
like y rakuten,your 3weakness..leadership qualities,situations if u r a manager and so on.plz be sure of ur weakness as the further questions are based on the weakness..
eg:: if u say you get irritated as weakness then latter in the interview they wud ask if u are a manager and get irritated den how will you handle your collegues....
the best possible answer 4u here is generalized by me...have a look: : i think everyone has their own weakness but the important thing is to overcome those weaness and let it not affect your attitude and work..
i cudnt make it to the final 3 after the last HR...hope U can!tc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
wat if your promotion is frozen for 7 year by the company