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Updated May 28, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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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.
Other Details
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.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Research Fellow at NIH
Posted Jul 2, 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 Nov 2008 in Bethesda, MD (took 3 months)
One on One interview, asked all science related questions, all about my past research and what I would be willing to do and capbale of doing.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Administrative Specialist at NIH
Posted Jun 29, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took a day)
The interview process began with a pre-screening through the contracting agency/staffing agency. After the recruiter there interviewed me, I was interviewed by three managers employed by NIH. Several days after the interview the staffing agency contacted me to inform me they went with another individual.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Contract Specialist at NIH
Posted Oct 20, 2009 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 in Rockville, MD (took a day)
I applied to the posting via USA Jobs. The questions on the application are fairly standard and designed to eliminate candidates that do not meet certification requirements. Approximately 2 weeks after the posting closing date, I was called for a scheduled interview. The interview was on site (NIAID) and consisted of two individuals asking me questions during the one interview. The experience was different for me because they had a formulated set list of questions which they followed. Literally, I could see them read the question from a paper, they would ask the question, and then they would write my response. My overall impression was that my answers/conduct in the interview were good, but that the interviewers seemed to be going through the motions from the start. I was not offered the position and I found out that they selected a candidate that was internal. To be honest it felt like I was a victim of formality and the job was never really up for grabs.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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