Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Illumina with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 61% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 48 days to get hired, when considering 53 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Illumina overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Illumina as a Intern according to 53 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 17%
Presentation: 14%
Group panel interview: 12%
Background check: 10%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Skills test: 5%
Other: 3%
Drug test: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Illumina in Nov 2016
Interview
I am asked to complete a video interview. There are 8 questions in total and 6 of them are real interview questions. You have the chance to practice before the actual interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Our iAspire program attracts "best and brightest" students across the globe. Why should you be chosen?
Virtual interview, I didn't get to talk to a real person, had to record all of my answers with a time limit, it was a horrible process and there was very little human communication
The first step was an audio-only hirevue that allowed two attempts. After passing that, there were two video call interviews with team members for a total of around 90 minutes give or take.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experience with teamwork, challenges, relevant experiences on resume.
I applied online. I interviewed at Illumina (San Diego, CA)
Interview
Weird video interview where they asked me "How would you explain to a 6-year-old why the sky is orange at sunset." The other question I don't remember but was equally strange for a 2-question video interview. It felt very impersonal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you explain to a 6-year-old why the sky is orange at sunset.