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      Principal Scientist Interview

      Apr 20, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Alcon

      Interview

      30 mins phone screening call with 5 people and then full day 8 hours online interview for the position with 10 people. Extensive but people were nice. Hired internal candidate after making me wait for 4 weeks.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      About myself. Scenarios questions like what was your biggest achievement, how were you different than your peers.
      Answer question

      Other Principal Scientist Interview Reviews for Alcon

      Principal Scientist Interview

      Nov 7, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Alcon in Aug 2022

      Interview

      The process was smooth and rapidly arranged. I interviewed bunch of peoples. The attitude of interviewers were neutral. It also seemed that some of them, are not very skilled on topic they interviewed me. I got very positive feedback based on my first interview. Though, I have a good six sense and I already could feel that some did not like me . Anyway I got on site interview and plane ticket and taxi was arranged smoothly. I did a presentation at site which seemingly went well. However based on type of questions I got, I felt that some are not very familiar with the topic. One of employee with similar background to me also had hinted me most people there are not very skilled in my background subject. I also could feel that the some did not like me ( may be wrong, just gut feeling and perception based on body language). The manager looked a bit bossy though. I was told they will let me know in two weeks on outcome. But they ghosted. After one month, I reached my contact recruiter at company and she was told me I am not getting an offer. She apologized for not reaching me. Surprisingly no reason explained. This was one of my best interviews and I had many experiences in that area. But any way it was pity. I remained curious why I was not selected.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is challenges in your previous job
      Answer question
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      Principal Scientist Interview

      Feb 15, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Fort Worth, TX
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. I interviewed at Alcon (Fort Worth, TX) in Apr 2010

      Interview

      Hiring takes a while. Initial process is to met with several members of management then make a presentation on a project that you have recently worked on that is similar to work you will be doing.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Stupid questions really. Name 10 things you can do with a pencil other than write with it.
      Answer question