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Updated Feb 6, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Recruiter I at Kenexa
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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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 Feb 2012 in Buenos Aires (Argentina) (took 2 days)
I was contacted through a third party that was refered earlier to the job, since this contact wasn't up to what Kenexa offered, he let them know that I was looking for a job as well. They contacted me immediatelly, the phone interview was brief, although the streamlined process was thorough and almost exhausting (filling and completing online "tests" with no clear purpose). The 1 on 1 interview was up a few days after. I had the interview first thing in the morning and they kept me waiting for almost an hour, I was about to get up and leave when I was called in. The interview was smooth, although I was then called to have an interview with the PM in charge of the Recruiters and his interviewing interview was a bit ackward, asked a lot of personal questions, he said he liked a playful attitude when interviewing, but I didn't welcome it, it limited on being offensive. The job offer was decent enough, so I don't know if I will end up accepting it (need to follow through more interviews), but I did not welcome that kind of interviewing process.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Software Engineer at Kenexa
Posted Jan 16, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 days)
Being an HR software company, they were very process oriented. Consequently, it seemed less personal than other interviews. Otherwise, a fairly typical software position interview. Good technical questions were asked.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Software Engineer at Kenexa
Posted Jan 16, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 2 weeks)
Phone interview followed by on site interview. On-site I was asked to take a Java test which by the way was a joke. Very simple and .then 1:1 interview. Wonder why they didn't ask me any technical questions. Just asked stuff from my resume. I answered everything. Still wondering why they rejected. me. Oh before I forget to mention...i had to follow up. They didn't get back after the interview for 2 weeks.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Senior Software Engineer at Kenexa
Posted Dec 24, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 days)
7 hours of interviewing and there was always another hurdle. Not sure if they were serious.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Director Operations EMEA at Kenexa
Posted Dec 13, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took a day)
Contacted by head hunter in response to client's urgent requirement to fill a contract role. Asked to meet with client within 24 hours. Discussion was open and transparent by both parties, so that a good fit could be found. Supportive process, with a realistic outcome.
Negotiation Details
Able to include travel expenses as part of the contract
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Recruiter at Kenexa
Posted Sep 6, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2 weeks)
i am familiar with the culture, i am a return employee. i believe in the culture, work hard and it's a career, not a job. you define your own path. i had one phone interview, my prior managers are still with the company and my work ethic is known.
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Negotiation Details
i came in at the top end of the band, no room for increase on base. i have a bonus target of 10k based on individual performance.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Background Check.
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Recruiter II at Kenexa
Posted Jul 8, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Frisco, TX (took 2 weeks)
A Kenexa Recruiter saw my resume on one of the job boards and emailed me. I responded and then I was called to do a phone screen. Some questions that were asked:
What is your candidate ratio to hire? My answer: 1 in every 3 submitted get hired.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation. I wanted to counter offer, but needed the job too badly.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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QA Engineer at Kenexa
Posted Jun 15, 2011
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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 Jun 2011 in Wayne, PA (took 2 days)
Very poor interview process. The interviewers were totally unprepared. Just fired out questions. The initial 2 interviewer were totally indecisive and one of them was downright condescending. I could see she had emotional problems by just taking a look at her. She never made eye contact nor did she know what questions she would be asking. Had to contantly look at her ipod. Very unprofessional, probably a blessing that I did not get the job.
Interview Questions
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Testng at Kenexa
Posted May 13, 2011
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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 Mar 2011 (took 2 days)
I had a phone interview with a member of HR, then took a personality test over the phone. Once those two items were out of the way, I had a 1 on 1 interview with the hiring manager and was then handed off to the team for a round of group questioning. After the intervew I wrote a thank you letter and then made a follow-up call. Obviously, I spent some time on this interviewing process. I did not receive the job and I am OK with that - I don't expect to end up with every job I interview for, however I do expect courtsey. Kenexa writes software to streamline the HR process, but it has never occurred to them to write a form letter telling the applicant that they have been rejected. The company is rude.
Interview Questions
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Human Resource Assistant at Kenexa
Posted Jan 9, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took 4+ weeks)
The Interview process starts with phone interview asking about my details. Then the recruiter submit my resume to the hiring manager. Once confirm, the recruiter will do 1:1 interview before proceed to the 2nd interview with the hiring manager. Once approved, the hiring manager will do the interview either 1:1 or phone interview. It will take 2 weeks for the criminal check and prepare the offer letter
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Negotiation Details
I was able to negotiate my salary as i told them i have another offer. I would advice for them to put the salary range
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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