I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Oracle in Aug 2011
Interview
Process was straightforward and transparent, lasted about 60 days
Steps:
1. Apply online
2. Phone screening, background check
3. HR interview onsite
4. Hiring manager interview
If shortlisted
5. Hiring manager interview
6. Final HR interview
HR was very professional
Hiring manager professional and encouraging
Background check was very detailed (high school, university, previous employers)
Questions were role related and not that challenging
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Understanding of Oracle product portfolio
2. Previous experience (target, average deal, biggest deal)
3. What would my first activities be?
4. Who are the biggest competitors and how I can compete
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Oracle (Redwood City, CA)
Interview
The interview process was easy. As part of the Class Of program, Oracle hires college graduates from a select list of colleges and meeting a certain GPA. After submitting my application through my college career counselor / posting on my university's career website, I was contacted by a recruiter and asked to set up a Skype interview. After this, I was told that I would need to complete a background check and pending that, I was likely to receive an offer. Within a week I received an offer.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Oracle
Interview
5 interviews, 3 by phone. They don't often hire from the outside so take advantage if they are talking to you. Negotiate hard for a good base because it's impossible to change once you are in! Phone screen then phone 1:1 with my manager then his manager then presentation given to 3 people in sales org.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Oracle (Atlanta, GA)
Interview
5 interviews total - 2 by phone 3 in person. 1 PowerPoint presentation to local sales team prior to getting hired. recruiting required W2 proof of past earnings or past paycheck proof in order to get hired. Submission of a 30-60-90 day plan was requested as well as list of references (6) which were contacted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No 'trick' questions. General questions regarding past sales experience and performance.