Workplace reviews and discussion: 華苓科技股份有限公司

Impressions from the first-round interview at the Taipei office

Overall, it was very good. The interviewer (who would also be my future direct supervisor) was highly capable, asked very clear questions, and explained their plans for the department clearly. They were also very friendly. The company appears to provide sufficient support for the business position they are recruiting for, and they were able to answer all of my questions.

If I really had to mention something, the résumé form that HR requires interviewees to fill out—although it is a very advanced electronic form—contains the kind of personal-background investigation you would expect from 20 years ago. The form even asks whether you are willing to work overtime; if you select that you are unwilling, you have to provide a reason, otherwise you cannot submit it.

HR was the only drawback of this interview.