I applied online. I interviewed at IMEC (Belgium) in Jan 2016
Interview
They just keep you waiting with positive feeling and in the loop for a long time and after the long wait they will hire somebody internally or a candidate with recommendations. During the interview, they will make you get a good feeling about the outcome of the interview ( once they even told I am the best in the top 3) and then after months of waiting they will say that they have closed/or changed the job profile for that position and the end the case!!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Simple technical and competency questions based on Resume and job profile.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at IMEC (Belgium) in Jun 2024
Interview
I was surprised by how the hiring process, which is typically completed within two weeks, extended over four months in this case. While I understand that timelines can vary, I found the lack of clear communication from the hiring team throughout this period extremely challenging and, frankly, unprofessional.
The technical interview round included a panel of 8-10 interviewers, which felt overwhelming and unusual. Additionally, the feedback session was intriguing but lacked clarity, leaving me more confused than informed.
I’m not sure if this reflects common hiring practices in Belgium or if it’s specific to this organization, but the overall experience has given me reservations about the level of organization and communication within the team.
Online "test" where you fill in sequence of answers in a specific format. A 'space' too little or too much, and the answer is considered wrong.
Example:
A --> B correct
A -->B incorrect
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IMEC (Belgium) in Jun 2020
Interview
Contacted after 2 months from application. First general interview with manager, second technical interview with team, final third interview with HR, psychological evaluation test. 3-4 weeks for the whole process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Background and presentation of a personal project during first interview. Real life scenario analysis during second interview.