I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bethesda, MD) in Aug 2015
Interview
Easy and straightforward, applied for the position online, 4 weeks later received an email asking for a brief phone interview with a talent acquisition agent where several questions were asked about my background and my interest in the position offered. Next was a longer conversation over the phone with the hiring manager where she talked more about what the position entailed and if I was a good fit for the position. Lastly was a 3 hour lunch interview with the hiring manager I spoke with earlier. This was not a typical interview and was more of an extended conversation with the hiring manager.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Interview
It was a mid-length interview. We started with self-introductions, and then the HR asked a few questions about my personal interests and hobbies to make the atmosphere more relaxed. After that, there were some detailed questions about my current job experience, especially regarding what I have done, what I have learned, and the achievements or strengths I demonstrated. The discussion was mainly focused on work-related topics. Overall, the interaction was very normal and professional, and the interview was conducted in a polite and friendly manner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation where you had to convince a technically skeptical customer。What's your strategy for entering a new market with zero contacts？
I applied online. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific in May 2026
Interview
I have a video screening call with Talent Acquisition. He was very nice, checked that I was a real person, went over the job duties, confirmed my resume and my salary requirements. He gave me the name of the hiring manager and said she was excited to speak with me. He told me to expect to hear from her soon. I never heard anything. I reached back out to my HR contact to follow up two weeks later and he let me know I was not chosen to move forward to the onsite interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was there anything about my current situation that prompted my job search now vs 6months ago?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Toronto, ON)
Interview
the interview was okay and was conducted over zoom. it was nothing too special. run of the mill questions. conducted online over zoom. was ghosted afterwards though with no follow up email.