Three candidates describe Rakuten's Business Analyst interviews as conversational rounds focused on motivation, behavioral fit and team alignment. One also reports a heavy Excel focus, and two report slow or no feedback.
$128K
Avg. Base Comp
$160K
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3 rounds
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Candidates describe the Rakuten Business Analyst interview as mostly behavioral and fit-focused rather than technical. Two of the three reports describe three rounds. The third describes a recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager and several team members.
One candidate who accepted an offer describes three roughly 30-minute conversations. The first was an HR interview with two interviewers. The second was a one-on-one with a Senior Manager. The third was a one-on-one with a manager from a cross-functional department. They report no coding challenge and no system design. Questions covered why they wanted Rakuten, why they wanted the Business Analyst role, their background, and examples of analytical projects. Another candidate was asked why they wanted to work at Rakuten, what they knew about the company, and how they would handle disagreements with teammates.
The exception is Excel. One candidate who did not get an offer says the third round shifted heavily to Excel proficiency, so it is worth refreshing your Excel skills. Another candidate reports no deep technical challenges, so the Excel emphasis may vary by interviewer.
Outcomes were mixed. One candidate accepted an offer and two did not receive one. Both of those candidates describe poor communication after the interviews. One heard nothing after following up. The other describes weeks of silence over nearly two months, then a generic rejection. Keep your own notes on timing and follow up politely, but do not assume a quick answer.
Prepare concise stories about analytical projects, cross-functional work and handling disagreement, plus a clear reason for choosing Rakuten and this role.
Synthesized from 3 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report an initial recruiter or HR conversation. One describes a 30-minute, two-interviewer HR interview on why they wanted Rakuten and the Business Analyst role. Another describes a recruiter screening call. Expect motivation questions, though the exact format may vary by interviewer.
One candidate describes a one-on-one with a Senior Manager that covered their background and fit with the team. Another describes interviews with a hiring manager. Expect to explain your experience and show you understand the role, though the exact manager format may differ.
Candidates report a final stage with a cross-functional manager or several team members. Questions are described as behavioral, including teamwork, communication and disagreements. One candidate says this round turned heavily to Excel, so be ready for both behavioral and spreadsheet questions.
One candidate reports accepting an offer. Two report no offer, one after never hearing back and one after weeks of silence and a generic rejection email. Timing and communication may vary, so follow up politely and do not assume a fast decision.
