Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Genentech with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 84% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 37 days to get hired, when considering 91 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Genentech overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Genentech as a Intern according to 91 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 23%
Group panel interview: 12%
Background check: 10%
Skills test: 8%
Presentation: 6%
Drug test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Genentech in Jun 2013
Interview
The hiring process was very smooth, I got interviewed by the hiring manager which was a brief 30 min interview and the manager told me that I was chosen and asked a date when I want to join. Few days later HR followed up with me regarding all details I needed before starting work.
round 1- quick chat with future manager; round 2, presentation about research in front of several people on the team which involved a 10 minute presentation and some questions after
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If my current findings had implications for oncology?
One interview with the manager, mostly behavioral and minimal technical questions. Be prepared with your schoolwork and what extracurricular you have related to the role. Not much stress and got the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What work have you done in school relating to this role?
I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
One behavioral interview that asked me about my previous work experience. Asked "tell me about a time" questions that had to do with working on a team, facing adversity, communication, and conflict.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your previous internship's project.