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      Optical Engineer New Grad Interview

      Nov 8, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Ottawa, ON
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Ciena (Ottawa, ON) in Oct 2024

      Interview

      I did a 30-minute phone screen with the talent acquisition/HR, then a 1-hour Zoom interview with the hiring manager and an engineer on the team. They were all really nice-- I felt really good about myself, was excited, and they made me feel comfortable throughout the process. Unfortunately, they didn't move ahead with me after the interview, but the process was really organized and I had a good experience overall.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Talk about your photonics experience from your resume.
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      Question 2

      Talk about your work experience where you used Python or MATLAB.
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Talk about your Capstone project.
      Answer question

      Question 4

      Talk about the awards listed in your resume.
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      Question 5

      What are some of your hobbies?
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