I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Alibaba Group (Berlin) in Mar 2021
Interview
At the beginning, just after I applied for the position, I received a direct calendar invitation for interview without any former availablity check.
The given date was not proper and wanted to change. I didn't get any reply to my e-mail and received a call on given time. I couldn't take it. Later, the recruiter answered my e-mail and asked for a suitable slot.
Once my interview with Hiring Manager was fixed, I received a prep. call from another HR.
During prep. call, I asked if German language is required for the position or not and she said no, it is not a problem.
The job posting were posted in Germany where I live but under requirements section, needed language was stated as German OR Turkish.
Finally, after many emails and a prep call, during my interview with Hiring Manager, it came out that, German at a native level is a must for the position.
Only 1 job posting was publised for 2 positions, a Turkish speaker based in Turkey and a German speaker based in Germany.
I feel really sorry for them working with HR people not able to read candidates' resumes well.
Please do not forget that, candidates' time is not worthless than yours.
Quite nice; interviewers are mostly locals but will assess Mandarin and English skills. Asked about past experiences and reviewed CV. Average interview process. easygoing vibe and everybody is quite chill
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
past experiences, why did you choose to work for alibaba
smooth planning, one call with hiring manager, asked about current and previous experience, how would relate to bd position, some questions related to bd specific role (i.e. how would contact possible contacts), enquire about culture, overall it was pleasant
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
asked about current and previous experience, how would relate to bd position, some questions related to bd specific role (i.e. how would contact possible contacts)
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Alibaba Group in Jun 2022
Interview
Interviewers not turning on their camera. It is quite weird cause I am turning on my camera. I feel like I am being interrogated inside Police Station.
For Chinese Interviewers, they speak Mandarin & seems not quite understand English.