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Updated Jan 6, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Business Analyst at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Jan 6, 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 Jun 2011 in Washington, DC (took a day)
The interview began with email communication and briefing documents covering the details of the position - an analyst primarily responsible for implementing plans to move the company into emerging markets. A strong interest in medical devices, health care in general and emerging markets is desirable. Search was for the right fit person with the ability to handle multiple projects at different stages of development. This is an entry level position with knowledge of the field desirable.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Test Technician at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Jun 15, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Las Vegas, NV (took a day)
I received a random call from Varian based on a resume posted to Monster.com. The first woman who called had such a heavy spanish accent that I had to insist on email communication. The second recruiter I spoke with also had a heavy spanish accent but was somewhat more understandable. We discussed the basics including a ball park salary requirement. After that they said they'd be in touch. I played email tag for three months while they insisted they were acquiring more people for interviews. In the end, they simply said "We've decided to go another direction with the position". Being already employed in the same field, I did not mind, but I felt it was rude to be lead along for so long. Very unprofessional that your recruiters can't be understood on a telephone.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Software Test Engineer at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Oct 22, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Jun 2010 in Palo Alto, CA (took a day)
First step was a telephonic screening by the recruiter, then there was a telephonic interview with the manager, which was for ,around 15-20 minutes, just asking about my qualifications and background.Third round was a face-face interview. Had a 1:1 interview with around 4-6 people.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Area Sales Manager - Middle East at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Sep 8, 2010
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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 Jul 2010 in Vienna (Austria) (took 5 days)
I applied for the position online by sending my application materials to the email address included in the job description online that appeared on Varian's website. In a few days, I received an email from Monster.de that my application was in the process of review and that if I was considered a possible candidate, I would be contacted for a telephone interview and that I should expect a call. A few days later, I received a call from a recruiter at Monster.de who I was told was handling the screening portion of the interview. We scheduled to have the interview the next day.
The next day, I received a call from the recruiter and we begun the interview. These were all the standard interview questions. "Tell me about yourself." "Where do you see yourself in five years?" "Tell me about your management experience."
There were some specific questions about the job geography, for example, "How do you feel about working in the Middle East?" I was told that this position had been difficult to fill given the territory included Jordan, Syria, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq. I was also asked about my foreign language ability -specifically German, as I would be working in Vienna.
Because the interviewer was a recruiter with little understanding of the company and the position, it was a little difficult to ask non-superficial questions about the role or the company.
At the conclusion of the interview, I was told that my application would be forwarded to the hiring managers, whose names I was given, and that if I would be considered further I would either fly to Switzerland or Austria for my interview.
I was also asked my salary expectations.
I asked for the recruiter's contact info, but she was a little hesitant to provide this, and promised to send me an email. She ultimately did not. I followed up a week later, but was unable to reach her. I next sent correspondence to the hiring manager, but there was no response from him either.
In the end, I never heard anything. The job description no longer appears on Varian's website, and I assume that the position has been filled.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Business Analyst at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Aug 12, 2009
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 (took a day)
Easy interview with basic questions of the field.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Engineering at Varian Medical Systems
Posted Mar 18, 2009
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2008 in Chicago, IL (took 5 days)
Initial phone interview was with a Recruiter. We all know the rules about phone interviews (no smoking or eating; no background noises; etc) -- someone needs to tell the recruiter that they should also follow the same rules as it was clear that our meeting conflicted with his breakfast.
That being said, I had one face-to-face interview with the company. It was clear that I was very well qualified for the job -- almost exactly what the company was looking for. But instead of selling me on the job (convincing me that I was the right person) I got the perception that they thought I should just be happy even to get the interview. And when the offer was made "how dare I request time to think about it?"
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Reason for Declining
Two reasons: 1) the Interviewer appeared uninterested in my qualifications / background. It was if he was simply trying to fill a slot - if I worked out then good; if not I could be replaced at a later date. 2) the company was not willing to be flexible on start date or location. If they are this demanding now what would they be like six months later??
Additionally, granted that our meeting was longer than planned (which usually is a good sign) but who pauses and takes a smoke break in the middle of an interview???
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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