I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at eBay (Dublín, Dublín)
Interview
The initial process from applying online was quite fast I think 3 days in total. Then I was emailed a link for a "virtual" interview via a company called Hire Vue, after completing the the online video I was sent a link to complete the same one again. I have recieved no feedback since this, I find this very unprofessional for such a large organisation. There was obviously some form of technical error, maybe in future don't outsource a technology that's unreliable or that your staff are unable to use.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at eBay (Richmond, London, England) in Apr 2017
Interview
Extremely poor form from eBay in this interview process; after a full day series of panel interviews I received no feedback or contact from either HR or the line manager until I saw the role re-advertised.
The pre-interview elements were fairly straight forward, a HR validating employment history, right to work and salary expectations, screening interview and a 45 minute screening interview with the line manager that mostly comprised of competency based questions.
There was one face-to-face (including joint teleconferences with Berlin team) interview round that lasted 6.5 hours including an informal lunch. The interview was split into several hour long elements:
- Technical and agile skills interview with a development manager
- Ways of working interview with a product owner
- Informal lunch with the senior management peer group
- Testing skills and approach interview with the incumbent Head of Test
- Reciprocal cultural fit with to-be direct-reports
- Wrap up with line manager
The whole day of interview went well, all very positive however two months later and several calls and emails back to the HR team I have not had any response from eBay to formally inform me that I was unsuccessful or to give any feedback on why I was unsuccessful a month later when the role was re-advertised.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
For a strategic testing interview I was asked technical development questions
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at eBay (San Jose, CA)
Interview
I was essentially told the main challenge of the role and I was tasked with coming up with a powerpoint presentation of no more then 6-8 slides showing how I would handle the problem. Basically what my strategic plan would be if I got the role. I had about 10 days to work on it (worked on it at nights when I got off my current job and on the weekends). When I came in for interviews I had about 8 - 30 minute interviews and at the end of the day I had to present my strategic plan.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked how I would describe my management style and what kind of management styles do I like?