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Postdoctoral Research Associate at PNNL
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Richland, WA Jul 2009 – Reviewed Jan 2, 2013
Interview Details – First is phone interview which focuses on the technical skills and your resume. Then they asked for recommendation letters before they asked me to go for the on-site interview. During on-site, I had a lot of one-on-one sessions with the scientists, and most of the time they talked about their own research instead of asking me questions. There was also a person from HR to introduce the benefits, but no behavior questions asked.
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Business Intern at PNNL
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Richland, WA Mar 2012 – Reviewed May 2, 2012
Interview Details – The actual PNNL hiring process is great. They are quick to respond and are professional while, at the same time, are casual enough with you that you remember that they are people. First off, you submit an application online with your resume for the position you want. Next, you will wait around 2 months until they go through all of the applications and contact you with a possible interview. You will then have a one-on-one structured interview. Following this, if they think that you're worth the money, they will do a full background check. This is the only annoying part because, for some reason, the company that did the background check was inept. Once that is all done, you will or will not receive an offer of employment which you have approximately a week to accept.
Interview Questions
- Describe a time when things did not work out as you had hoped. How did you respond or react? View Answer
- How have you shown leadership in an activity that you have participated in? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I was not given an opportunity as an intern.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at PNNL
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Richland, WA Jun 2011 – Reviewed Apr 25, 2012
Interview Details – I knew the hiring manager very well before i got hired since we dusscussed the academic issues in some conferences. I saw a job posting online which was very similr to his research area. At that time I was looking for a new position so I applied immediately. I also checked with him and it turned out that he needed a person for replacement. I was given an offer soon without an interview since we knew each other quite well.
Interview Question – No difficult question for me Answer Question
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Scientist/Engineer I at PNNL
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Genoa (Italy) Jul 2012 – Reviewed Oct 10, 2012
Interview Details – No interview, I directly contacted my advisor and had a non technical talk.
Interview Question – Propose a work to enhance an existing project. Answer Question
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at PNNL
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Sep 5, 2012
Interview Details – he actual PNNL hiring process is great. They are quick to respond and are professional while, at the same time, are casual enough with you that you remember that they are people. First off, you submit an application online with your resume for the position you want. Next, you will wait around 2 months until they go through all of the applications and contact you with a possible interview. You will then have a one-on-one structured interview. Following this, if they think that you're worth the money, they will do a full background check. This is the only annoying part because, for some reason, the company that did the background check was inept. Once that is all done, you will or will not receive an offer of employment which you have approximately a week to accept.
Interview Question – it went smoothly Answer Question
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