Nintendo Interview Questions
& Process

I went through an initial screening, then a web test, and then a first interview, but I didn't pass it. For new grads, they only asked questions based on my resume and didn't seem very interested. This was my first time going through the Japanese hiring process for new grads.

The interview process was multi-step, involving both virtual and in-person interviews. Many questions were asked using the STAR method, and there were also editorial tests. The interviewers were friendly, conversational, and helpful. I found the process to be difficult mainly because of its length and tediousness.

The whole process took about two weeks. I applied on the Nintendo website, and a week later, a recruiter contacted me to set up a phone screening. The interview went great, and she seemed impressed with my retail background. She mentioned that in-person interviews were scheduled for the following week and I would hear back within a few days if I was selected. She also shared details about the hourly pay and working hours, and informed me about the need for a drug test. She gave me a pretty good feeling about moving forward, as she sounded confident I would advance. However, four days after the phone screening, I received an automated email saying the job position was no longer available.

I applied online and heard back from a recruiter a few weeks later for a phone interview. After that went well, I was set up for an in-person interview. This involved a quick tour with the recruiter and then about an hour with the team I would be joining. It all seemed to go great, and they said the recruiter would be in touch. Around two weeks later, the recruiter emailed to set up a call to give me an update. I suggested some times, but didn't get a reply. I tried calling without success, then got an email apologizing for the delay and promising an update by the end of the week. After another 1.5 weeks of silence, I emailed again with no response. It's now been two months since the in-person and a month since our last communication. Online, the job is still listed as open. Other recent reviews suggest this 'ghosting' is common. While I don't mind waiting for a decision, it's odd for the recruiter to repeatedly promise contact and then not follow through.