I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Roche in Aug 2011
Interview
Contacted the recruited an dgot a phone interview. After the first phone interview, 2nd phone interview. the recruiter seemed in a rush and was not even listening with interest. The recruited called 10 min later than the scheduled time and did not apologize. Rushed through the questions.
No follow up
Contacted by a recruiter who told me about the job and submitted my resume to the director. Had a brief 30 minute phone interview with the director. Was asked to come in for a face to face interview and met with 8 people from different teams for a half day
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you leaving your old job, what are your skill sets, tell me about yourself
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Roche
Interview
All day interview with 12 people. Questions were moderately difficult. Lots of scenario-type questions. Questions geared towards finding out your experience level and your ability to learn. Hiring process was fast.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What other field would you be in if you couldn't find a position in your current field?