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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Interview Questions & Reviews
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Administrator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA – Reviewed May 12, 2013 New
Interview Details – Good process, clear and fast
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Postdoctoral Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Oct 2008 – Reviewed Nov 29, 2012
Interview Details – The interview was like any other postdoctoral interview: you give a seminar on your previous work, then meet the people of the lab and the PI. You discuss the project you would be working on, potential starting date, etc. Depending on the PI, you will discuss your career plans, which he/she may not agree with (for most PIs in the Harvard community, the only way to go is academia; industry or non-bench careers are, according to them, for losers...). You can get the offer at the end of your interview or it may come later. I never get the chance to negotiate salary or benefits; actually, the PI did not even offer to pay part of the cost of the trip...
Interview Question – What are your career plans. Why this group / Dana-Farber. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no negotiation. You are offered the NIH minimum salary, which for a city like Boston, is ridiculous...
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Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Jun 2011 – Reviewed Aug 29, 2012
Interview Details – I sent an email inquiry for opportunity and the PI happened to be interested. So I was called for an phone interview after a few email discussion. Then an onsite interview was scheduled before I was hired.
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate at all.
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Research Technician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Dec 2008 – Reviewed Jun 12, 2012
Interview Details – I was hired within the company so my process will be different than those who are hired from outside of the company. It was laid back but professional and I was told of what the job would entail and since I had all of the qualifications I just had to answer a few questions my previous boss's had. I was referred to this new position by my manager of my other job since she knew I wanted to do more and she wanted me to excel more so she gave my name and next thing you know I got contacted by the new PI. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is professional but they make you feel relaxed during your interview. They see the best in people and have good judgement on who works there.
Interview Question – Why do you want to switch jobs? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I was not able to negotiate because I was offered a much higher salary from my previous job. Lab jobs depends on how much grant money is raised.
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Program Coordinator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jun 4, 2012
Interview Details – The interview process seemed a little unorganized. HR and the hiring department did not seem to be on the same page for much of the time. There wasn't much room for negotiation and there wasn't much flexibility given. Somewhat understandable given the non-profit nature or the organization, but also difficult because it's hard to attract talent.
Interview Questions
- What was an example of a challenging project you had to work on, what made it challenging, and what did you do to overcome that challenge? Answer Question
- How do you feel about working with patients who may eventually lose their battle with Cancer? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There wasn't much room for negotiation and there wasn't much flexibility given. Somewhat understandable given the non-profit nature or the organization, but also difficult because it's hard to attract talent.
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Research Assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Feb 2012 – Reviewed Mar 26, 2012
Interview Details – The phone interview was standard interview questions. Why do you want to do research? Why do you want to work for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute? What are your career goals? Please describe your past research experience. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Interview Question – After the description of the position, the interviewer asked if I had any questions Answer Question
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Clinical Business Manager at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Feb 2012 – Reviewed Mar 12, 2012
Interview Details – I had an initial screening with an HR representative, then a follow-up phone interview with the hiring manager. A week or so later, I was asked to give an in person presentation about a recent project I'd worked. It was about 5-7 slides and lasted about 15-25 minutes, with questions. Then I had individual 1:1 interviews with each person from the panel, each lasting about 20-30 minutes. I was asked about project specific work, as well as some personality questions (i.e., do you think you'd fit in here, etc).
Interview Question – Do you think you'd fit in here? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Many benefits are set (i.e., vacation time, retirement, etc), however there is room for some salary negotiation.
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Data Analyst at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Feb 2011 – Reviewed Jul 10, 2012
Interview Details – The company was very warm and receptive in the interview process, and I came out of it feeling like they made an effort to acquaint me with the company as well become acquainted with me as a person.
Interview Question – Why did you want to leave your job? Answer Question
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Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Feb 2011 – Reviewed Mar 21, 2011
Interview Details – informal and relaxed.
Interview Question – how do you like my lab Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no negotiation involved
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Auditor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
No Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2010 – Reviewed Sep 14, 2010
Interview Details – Nice people. Individual discussions
Interview Question – tell me about a time where you had to do less than your best work Answer Question
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