I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Seúl) in Apr 2016
Interview
Internet coding test with codility, and Internet video record interview. Applied by mynavi website. they screened my resume first, and then gave me a link for test and video interview. Coding test seems easy. And video interview system was quite good and there were no interrupts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Could we have your name and the reason why you are interested in Rakuten.
Please tell us your technical background and how you will be able to contribute to the success of the company.
What is your greatest strength and how you leverage your strength for peak performance?
This question is for only those who have worked before* Have you ever changed your job?
What are your career goal and career plans?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Melbourne) in Mar 2016
Interview
I first pass the programming proficiency test. Then they give you an online interview where you record your answers using your laptop. They have pre-recorded videos to ask you questions. The experience is pretty bad because there is no human interactions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical interview questions like tell me more about yourself.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Rakuten
Interview
There will be 3 face-to-face interview, one 1 pre-recorded questions and 1 programming test. You also need to show your ILETS/TOEIC/Versant english proficiency. For ILETS 7, TOEIC > 800 is required, anything above or equal to 80% is acceptable.
The pre-compiled questions contains 5 question, for which you will be given 4 minutes each. The programming test will contain an algorithm for you which you have to create a program in any language of your preference.