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Virtual interview followed by an in-person assessment day. The virtual interview was via Zoom and included why I am interested in the company, role etc. The in-person assessment day was largely competency based.
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Asked various science/engineering questions by different people. The in-person day also involved a group activity.
Had to travel to site. At this stage, there were ~10 other candidates. There was a quickfire technical questions round where you rotated between several employees of different disciplines:
- Project management
- Physics
- [Engineering specialisation]
There was also a group assignment where you had to develop a client solution and present it.
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Question 1
(Group) What solutions would you recommend for an owner of a plant shop who has several concerns:
- there are many species of plants in stock with very different care needs (e.g. sunlight, watering, fertiliser)
- pest problems
- workers waste time caring for/checking plants that have already been looked at recently
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sentec (Cambridge, England)
Interview
I received a phone call inviting me to an onsite interview at their Cambridge office. The interview took place two weeks later and consisted of three stages, each lasting around 45 minutes.
Stage 1: 45 min HR Interview
The first stage was a non-technical interview with an HR representative, focused on the company culture and understanding my background.
Stage 2: 45 min Technical Interview with a Physicist
In the second stage, I was interviewed by a physicist. The interview started with a brief discussion about my previous experiences, followed by a problem-solving session on a client's issue.
Stage 3: 45 min Technical Interview with Another Physicist
The third stage was another technical interview, focusing on different scenarios and problem-solving questions.