I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sage (Bristol, Engeland) in Mar 2014
Interview
I headhunted the company as I used to use the software in my own business and loved it.
Although it did take a long time to get their attention via email, when the Skype interview took place (internationally), things moved fairly quickly.
The interview was with the head of the department that I was applying for and won the position based on customer experience and usage of the product.
A positive interview experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Qualifications and ability to communicate with customers.
Readiness and experience of the product.
Availability to start in a short period of time, considering an international move still had to happen.
Basic double entry accounting knowledge and the ability to understand business reports.
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sage (Londen, Engeland) in Dec 2016
Interview
Quick four stage process: (1) 20 min HR/recruitment call. (2) Then half hour call with Head of department. (3) Next round was a F2F interview with Head of and business lead. (4) Final stage interview was 45 mins with senior business manager.
Recruitment agent was incredibly pleasant and informative throughout. All interviewers were engaged and asked challenging, probing questions. But as interviews were relatively short, it was difficult to get in some of my own questions.
All done in three weeks, however the very quick turnaround (final interview was held the day after confirmation at 8am) did slightly hamper my ability to prepare as thoroughly as I would have liked.
Generally a very positive interview experience, if a disappointing outcome from a personal perspective.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Sage (Atlanta, GA) in Nov 2016
Interview
Frustrating. Regardless of my qualifications exceeding their requirements, I was discriminated against and subsequently disqualified from consideration as my most recent salary was higher than what Sage offered. I was told via email that I was considered a "flight risk". I was extremely interested in this position and expressed my sincere desire to work for their organization. However they would not even consider me due to my prior financial earnings. Very sad.