Illumina Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Illumina.
Illumina
Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first two interview rounds were pretty enjoyable, but then the company completely ghosted me. It was a letdown because I was referred for the job, and the interview went twice as long as planned.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work at Illumina specifically, as opposed to any other company?
Illumina
Support Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was straightforward, starting from the initial contact. The Talent Acquisition team was great, as was the interview coordination, and the offer presentation. They followed up well with me and stuck to the timelines they set for getting back to me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you foster inclusivity in a team's day-to-day activities?
Illumina
Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The process began with an initial phone screen by HR. The interviewer gave a quick overview of the company's products, culture, and the job itself. I was asked a few questions about my past work experience and credentials. The interviewer mentioned twice that the salary offer would not make me whole, which I found odd since I hadn't discussed salary expectations and felt it wasn't the right time or person to discuss it. This raised a red flag. We also briefly touched on benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with a company match determined annually by the Board. I thought it was strange that the match isn't paid out per paycheck, as that would be better for the employee. They also mentioned an on-site gym and restricted stock grants. The call lasted about 30 minutes. The interviewer spoke rapidly and seemed unsure about the reporting structure. Three days later, I received a call to set up another phone interview with the hiring manager.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your previous work history and qualifications?
Illumina Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Illumina interview reports.
“Could you explain what a fastq file is and how it's created?”
Read reports →“What's the hardest thing about performing an audit?”
Read reports →“What is your definition of leadership?”
Read reports →“How do you foster inclusivity in a team's day-to-day activities?”
Read reports →“What is your greatest accomplishment”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you made a decision that you later had to reverse.”
Read report →“How would you manage chaos?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work at Illumina specifically, as opposed to any other company?”
Read report →“When you're new and don't know the product or process well, how do you plan to challenge other departments?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Illumina interview reports.