First round of the interview process was over the phone with a sub contracted phone screener. Try not to let this part throw you off- it was a bit strange as she typed my words verbatim, often asking to go back and repeat myself. While she was friendly, this is not an opportunity to learn more about the job. It is more of an opportunity for Genentech to get a better understanding of qualifications. To be honest, I found this part quite impersonal, but at such a large company I can see the necessity. Most questions were fit, but be ready to provide several concrete examples.

The hiring process consisted of first speaking with an outside agency who is not a part of Genentech. It was a bit odd because it felt like talking to a computer recording instead of a person. I suspect that they receive so many resumes, that this is a way in which to cut down the group to a manageable size. With that said, it seemed very cold and impersonal. The next step was to speak with a manager who was a former Genentech employee. These two steps were done via phone. I'm assuming the next step is an on-site interview which I haven't gotten to yet.