EMC Interview Questions & Reviews in Raleigh-Durham, NC Area
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Updated May 23, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Software Engineering Manager at EMC
Posted May 23, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Raleigh, NC (took a day)
The interview was not difficult. Questions about how I managed multiple projects in the past? How did I improve the quality of SW from release to release? Director explained her vision and asked how would I go about make it happen with the team etc?
Unfortunately the the decission makers interviewed me over the phone and 3 local folks interviewed face to face. I am not that great on phone interview and don't beleive left a good impression.
Have not heard any feedback even after I sent couple of e-mails.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Engineering Manager at EMC
Posted May 22, 2011 — 3 of 4 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Research Triangle Park, NC (took a day)
Phone screen went waay! beyond 75 minutes. Face to face interviews went on for 4 hours as I was shuttled from one conference room to another. Looked a little chaotic. I answered all questions in detail and was on top of my game. It turns out that the responsibilities matched work I had done previously so I was a really good fit for the position. I described in detail my plan to approach various scenarios they put in front of me. I felt very positive and upbeat and left with the feeling that they will be extending an offer out to me very soon. An HR guy called me less than 40 hours later! to inform me that I had great skills but not all the skills they need. AFAIK, the position is still open.
So what did I learn from this experience?
1. They were only interested in getting information from me that they could use to build their solution. They were data mining for answers, with no intention of hiring me. They will re-use parts of my answers to their technical questions. It also gives them a baseline, i.e. a feeling that there are candidates out there with the exact experience they are looking for.
2. Indians who have climbed up the corporate ladder, resent other Indians who have better technical skills, or better interpersonal & communication skills than them. Especially if you talk without an Indian accent (you don't sing your English!). That is, they really feel threatened by the person they're interviewing. If you're Indian and 4 out of 5 interviewers are Indians, well you know what you're in for.
3. Many or most companies already have 1-2 candidates in mind who they will pick from, regardless. They post these jobs on their websites because by law they are required to open it up to external candidates. Just know this, so you can manage your expectations better. The director's kid brother or niece has a better shot than you.
4. Companies are more and more into asking behavioral questions (soft skills) to predict your future decision making skills based on your past experiences. Prepare. Borrow someone else's stories if they sound better than yours.
5. A very important question to ask the recruiter is what kind of a balance are they looking for as far as hands-on work and managerial duties. If they are only focused on your management skills, you might want to keep away from going too deep into technical hands on work you've done. If you divulge too much information, thinking you are impressing the interviewer, you are wrong. Stick to high level answers and only dive down into details if they are required.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Software Engineer II at EMC
Posted Apr 28, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Raleigh, NC (took a day)
Interviews were very easy and hiring happened even before you knew you were done with the interviews.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes. EMC does accept some negotiation. So, try your luck!
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at EMC
Posted Jul 27, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Raleigh, NC (took 4+ weeks)
Intense and long process
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
Wasn't comfortable with potential manager.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral.
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