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Updated Oct 20, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Staff Scientist at NIH
Posted Oct 20, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Baltimore, MD (took a day)
it was a long and tedious interview
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Research Fellow at NIH
Posted Aug 4, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Natchez, MS (took 2 days)
I applied online which was very long about 1 hour to complete. Three week later they called me in for an interview. I interviewed with three separate hiring managers and then was given all types of tests. Three days later they called and made me an offer and I accepted it. They sent me to their training facility for 30days and then placed me in the position I currently am in, outstanding job and company to work for, I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Research Fellow at NIH
Posted Jul 20, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Durham, NC (took a day)
I exchanged emails for over a month with the Principal Investigator before the phone interview. In the emails, he inquired into my personal qualities extensively to determine my ability to stand up for myself, as he felt that the atmosphere of intellectual debate at the institute might be overwhelming to some. He sent me several journal articles before the phone interview and then questioned me about my understanding of their content in the interview, as well as my intentions for my future in science.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiations--the stipends and benefits are set by the agency and cannot be changed.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Engineering Research at NIH
Posted May 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 (took a day)
NIH supports travel to and from the interview, and this is usually a full day affair. The candidate presents problems and solutions they have experienced, and several members of labs continue to interview the candidate. There is no central HR and the labs seem somewhat autonomous under the auspices of their respective institute (academic campus).
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Fellow at NIH
Posted Apr 16, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Bethesda, MD (took a day)
I emailed the person that I was interested in working with and he emailed me back and set up a time in his schedule to meet with me. We discussed my background and research experience and then what projects I would be working with in his lab if and when I started. He also took me on a tour of his lab.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Software Engineer at NIH
Posted Jan 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Bethesda, MD (took 4+ weeks)
Phone Interview, set of problems, 1:1 interview. The phone interview had questions about basic knowledge and 1:1 had more analytical as well as design problem. the set of coding problems were in javascript,
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Negotiation Details
Not bad
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Scientist at NIH
Posted Nov 7, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took a day)
Principle investigators say the final word. They are the only people to impress to get the job.
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Negotiation Details
almost no negotiation
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Biological Science at NIH
Posted Oct 28, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took a day)
Straight forward, small panel interview. Lasted for about 40 minutes. Only two persons asked questions.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Staff Scientist at NIH
Posted Aug 22, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 (took a day)
Just like interviewing for an academic job. One phone interview then a on campus interview. During the on campus interview, I need to give a presentation. Only complain is that the hiring process is long and confusing. From the oral offer to final offer took more than three months.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Scientific Review Officer at NIH
Posted Jul 3, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2008 in Bethesda, MD (took 2 weeks)
First day interview with the 4 senior staff members. Second day interview with 2 separate sessions of future colleagues and support staff, followed by debriefing with one of the senior staff members. Make sure what you say at the interview matches what you say in your application/resume. Be informed of the job description and have informed questions prepared to ask in return. Maintain a pleasant, approachable demeanor.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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