Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Medtronic as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Business Development Executive and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Business Development Executive and roles were rated as the easiest.
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I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Medtronic
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The worst interview process ever -
I applied online in June 2014. Got my 1st response in July - a long interview questionnaire. Then they scheduled a call with the hiring manager (initial screen) in late July followed quickly by another phone interview with hiring manager's direct report. Never heard anything for a few weeks. Then it was second round of interviews in August with the same folks (over the phone). Then I was asked to take an online assessment (personality and skills). I was later told by the hiring manager that I was an almost perfect match to their ideal candidate. Then they decided to call me in for in-person interviews. They flew me in and I met with 7 mid level managers all day. They all seemed to like me and even said I should let them know if I decide to go with another company.
A week later they scheduled 3 more phone interviews. By now I have completed 2 written assessments, interviewed 5 times over the phone and met with 7 people.
I had emailed them 2 times since the last interview asking for an update. No responses (5 weeks later). I wish the HR department had the courtesy to let a candidate know of their decision after dragging around an interview process that was over 90 days with multiple phone calls (mid day during work hours) and in person.
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Medtronic (Minneapolis, MN) in Aug 2013
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Had initial phone interview with recruiter after applying online. This was followed 1 week later by face-to-face w/ 3-4 managers and current med. safety specialists. There was also a writing sample.
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Question 1
How do you feel about paperwork? This was especially difficult as I was hoping for more of a product development position, and this was more of a surveillance and failure reporting spot.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Medtronic
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Great communication and interview experience. Applied online with employee referral and got a call to set up an interview shortly after. Interview was short and sweet, I had a great conversation with the hiring manager.
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Question 1
There weren't any particularly difficult technical questions