I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Akamai in Jan 2019
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Akamai (Bengaluru) in Apr 2011
Interview
(1) An employee from Akamai referred me to the HR
(2) The HR contacted me via phone and screened me
(3) Talked to the concerned team Manager and was shortlisted
(4) Talked to Major Account Executive from US who screened me
(5) Talked to Director of Industry Marketing
(6) Had a group/panel interview with VP of Americas Marketing and VP of Industry Marketing
(7) Skill Test round followed by communication skills evaluation
(8) Presentation
Akamai is a very good, so they make sure that everyone who joins the family are great in terms of knowledge, enthusiasm and eager to build an awesome career.
Four interviews in total (HR, a peer from the team, hiring manager) with a customer case presentation (security pitch). In general a fair process with possibility to meet the team upfront.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing special with focus on behavioural questions
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Akamai (Tokyo) in Apr 2017
Interview
Interviewed with 2 sales managers at the same day, then with 1 pre-sales manager, then with country manager for the final. Every meeting were scheduled 1 week prior to the meeting.