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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Copenhagen, Capital Region
I applied online. I interviewed at Workday (Copenhagen, Capital Region) in Sep 2023
The interview in total had 5 rounds, 1 HR screening , 2 Technical ( 1 with hiring manager , 1 on Hacker rank coding interview) and last 2 were with higher management
- Though I didn't not get the offer I would like point out the seamless interview process and one of good HR I have come across. 1 HR - The HR was very welcoming and asked questions based on shared resume. explained what is expected out of this job role and shared general interview process and timelines and guided for next round 2 Hiring Manager : Again a very good human being. I explained my past projects with STAR method and what I can contribute to this role with my current skillset and he also had some situational based questions, some product analysis questions 3. Hacker Rank : The interviewer was very helpful and explained me the process and timeline for each questions, but the interview Qs were prepared based on interviewers experience (Python, AI and ML) 80% of the questions was having python coding and (Though I had mentioned I do not have hands on experience in python coding in my previous rounds and its in my resume too) the job description also mentioned other skill set like Data Management, Data visualization and AWS data lakes and ETL which was not even part of the interview as mentioned in the preparation mail shared by HR coordinator. though there were 1-2 questions surrounding SQL but the interviewer was not interested in spending more time on those Qs I can understand lack experience might be the reason for it. I tried explaining my thought process wherever I couldn't do python coding, Advice to Talent acquisition team: 1. If you are looking for a particular skillset then add it as must have for the job role and dont add 10 supporting skillset to the JD. 2. If team wants versatile candidate on the team then please make sure interviewer possesses similar skillset or have some knowledge about it.

Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at Workday (New York, NY)
It started with a recruiter contacting me. I then moved onto the hiring manager interview and then the Director level interview. I did not get a good vibe from the Director level.
- How do you think you can apply your experience to Workday?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Vancouver, BC
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Workday (Vancouver, BC)
I wish I could give negative 10 stars. My experience with Workday's hiring process has been nothing short of frustrating, disappointing, and utterly unprofessional. From the start, I was excited about the opportunities with Workday. As a perfect match for the roles I applied for, with years of relevant experience and a glowing internal referral from a current Workday employee, I was confident about my potential for these positions. However, my excitement quickly turned into disillusionment as my application seemed to fall into a black hole. Despite my proactive attempts to follow up, there was a complete lack of response or feedback from the recruiters and hiring managers over a span of two months. My concerns deepened when a friend, who applied for the same position weeks after I did, was promptly contacted for an interview. This disparity in response times was not only shocking but incredibly disheartening. I attempted to seek clarification from Workday’s recruitment team and internal managers about the status of my application and this discrepancy. Unfortunately, their silence only added to my frustration, further souring my impression of the company. The hiring process is a crucial part of an organization, as it reflects the company's values and treatment of potential employees. Sadly, Workday's approach seems disorganized, unresponsive, and inefficient. This experience has severely tarnished the company's reputation in my eyes. Workday's blatant disregard for communication and transparency throughout the hiring process is unacceptable and extremely unprofessional. The seeming incompetence of the recruiters and hiring managers has been a bitter pill to swallow. I would have expected more from a company of Workday's stature. This experience has been a frustrating waste of time and I can confidently say I will not be considering any future opportunities with Workday. This is not a review I take lightly or enjoy writing, but my hope is that it can help others to manage their expectations when considering roles with Workday.
- My interactions with Workday were limited solely to their automated email service, a starkly impersonal experience. To gain clarity, I reached out to the recruiter responsible for the role, expressing my concerns and seeking an update on the status of my application. The recruiters at Workday displayed a shocking level of disregard for their applicants, bordering on cowardly behaviour. This absolute non-response to a candidate's earnest inquiries, I believe, is inexcusable and reflects poorly on the organization's values.

Anonymous Employee in Vancouver, BC
I interviewed at Workday (Vancouver, BC)
Very straightforward, 2 technical interviews and 2 behavioural interviews. Communication was very good, and it was super organized. The interview is conducted virtually via zoom, about 30 min for each round.
- How to improve a UML diagram

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Workday
Good recruiting process, however can be a bit more open when people get rejected. I enjoyed the process of having multiple sessions and not rush anything. A lot of clarity and GO from both sides for next steps.
- Why do you want to work for Workday?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Workday
During the interview process, I was pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful and well-structured approach of the interviewers. They started with a friendly chat to get to know me better, followed by a technical assessment that challenged my problem-solving skills. The final round consisted of a panel interview where I had the opportunity to showcase my experience and how I could contribute to the team. Overall, the interview process was engaging and gave me a positive impression of the company's values and culture.
- "Can you describe a time when you faced a challenging project and how you successfully managed to overcome obstacles?" "How do you approach working in a team, and what strategies do you employ to ensure effective collaboration?" "Could you share an example of a situation where you had to make a quick decision under pressure, and how did it impact the outcome?"

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Munich, Bavaria
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Workday (Munich, Bavaria)
I had multiple interviews: first with HR, then with the tech lead and after that there was a practical test where I had to design a system with an UML diagram. This last part felt a little awkward because there was a lot of silence between questions even though everything was correct. Proof is I got an offer of 70.000 after that I refused because I didn't want to work with their proprietary language. They were really clear about it and everyone was nice and honest through all the process.
- Design a system with an UML diagram.

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Workday
Initial zoom call after being contacted by Talent Acquisition Partner. Straight forward process, friendly and positive call. Despite being told at the end I would get an invitation for the next stage, I didn’t hear back from them.
- Tell me about your software project management experience.

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Pune
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Workday (Pune) in Aug 2023
I would suggest we cautious before going for interview.They inform that to your current employer and sometimes it can create a problem for you.They will check how you approach you work and handle challenges and collaboration.
- Basic questions to check communication and learning agility.

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Vancouver, BC
I applied online. I interviewed at Workday (Vancouver, BC) in Aug 2023
Applied through their portal HR reached out to setup a call with the hiring manager. Overall it was a very non technical interview, however I got 0 feedback till the end, and felt a little arbitrary in terms of rejection. But given how quirky the questions and the whole developer experience was described to be, I think they are looking more for an exact culture for over competency.
- 1. Have you ever run performance reviews for your team? 2. Can you describe the metrics that you used? 3. How do you interface with product for efficient developments? 4. How would you ensure that you have diversity within your team
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Workday as 55% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.82 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Manager Role and Global Mobility Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Account Manager and Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Workday takes an average of 28.91 days when considering 1,037 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Applications Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Systems Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 360 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Workday according to 1,037 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone Interview: 29.29%
One on One Interview: 24.02%
Group Panel Interview: 12.18%
Presentation: 10.70%
Background Check: 7.44%
Skills Test: 6.18%
Drug Test: 3.66%
IQ Intelligence Test: 3.18%
Personality Test: 2.26%
Other: 1.09%
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