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Updated Nov 13, 2023
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Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
I interviewed at University of Washington (Washington, DC)
Un entretien avec deux personnes et un test à réaliser à distance. Retour rapide de l’équipe de recrutement à la suite de l’entretien. Test à réaliser sur plusieurs jours et permettant de se plonger dans les missions
- Pourquoi avez vous choisi notre structure ?
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at University of Washington
The interview process at the University of Washington was thorough and positive: Initial phone interview with Dr. Smith, discussing my research interests and alignment with the lab's projects. In-person interview in Seattle, including discussions about my role, a research presentation, and a practical lab assessment. Dr. Smith contacted my references for insights into my work. Final interview with senior faculty to discuss broader research initiatives and potential collaborations. Overall, it was an engaging and collaborative experience that reinforced my enthusiasm for joining the university.
- Can you describe your research background and experience in molecular biology? What specific molecular biology techniques and methodologies are you proficient in? How does your previous research align with the focus of our lab and ongoing projects? Can you discuss a challenging problem you encountered in your previous research and how you resolved it? What interests you most about our lab's research and what contributions do you envision making to our team? Have you worked on collaborative research projects, and how do you approach teamwork and collaboration? How do you stay updated on the latest developments and breakthroughs in molecular biology? Could you provide a brief overview of your research presentation or any recent projects you've worked on? What is your approach to troubleshooting when a laboratory experiment or procedure doesn't yield expected results? Are you familiar with safety protocols and best practices in laboratory work, and can you provide examples of your adherence to safety guidelines?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at University of Washington
Straightforward online interview and then a follow up in person interview on the campus. They asked basic questions about previous experience and your goals. Very casual and laid back interview.
- Describe a time you experienced conflict during a project and how you handled it.
Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
I interviewed at University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
Low-key conversation with the PI of the lab related to job-related experiences and goals for the future. They were interested in making sure it was a good fit for what we both wanted to accomplish.
- What are your goals for the future?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at University of Washington in Oct 2023
Had two different panel interviews, both on Zoom. They sent out the interview questions a few hours before each interview. The interview was pretty formal, and I got the sense that interviewers were told not to ask follow-up questions. Overall the process was pretty straightforward and I didn't do so well during the second interview, so I am not surprised that I didn't get the role. But it's been a few weeks since I requested feedback and haven't heard back so that is unfortunate.
- Tell us about a time when you worked on a project that did not go as planned. How did you adapt around the unexpected situation? What did you learn--about yourself and the work? What might you do differently with future projects based on this experience?
Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
I applied online. I interviewed at University of Washington (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2023
Panel Interview over zoom with 2 people asking different questions. They asked about 12 questions and they went back and forth. The reason the interview was over zoom was because I was on the East Coast and the job is on the West Coast
- Describe a situation where your patience was tested and how you handled it
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Seattle, WA
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at University of Washington (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2023
I applied online and then received an email from the hiring manager for an initial interview and then had a second interview with the current team of managers. It went really well, but I lacked any grant experience. What is frustrating is that they wait to tell me 2 weeks that they have gone with someone else who has more experience, even though I’m qualified, via email. I would have appreciated a phone call, but atleast they notified me.
- How do you prioritize tasks?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at University of Washington
Straight forward and with professionalism. The interviewers were polite and on time, and answered several questions about the work culture and environment at the university of Calgary. HR was present during the entire interview process.
- Describe a conflict of interest
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at University of Washington
very easy. I mean if you know the prof and ask to talk to them about the subject then they would be interested. I would recommend reaching out earlier in the first two years of your undergrad study
- why work for us particular?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at University of Washington
it was easy, 3 rounds, 1 behavioral and 2 technical. the people were very nice and it was really easy to talk to them. they make the process seem smooth and i did not worry about anything
- tell me about a time where you overachieved
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at University of Washington as 69% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.61 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Marketing and Director rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Cleaner and IT Student Assistant roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at University of Washington takes an average of 26.59 days when considering 524 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Audio Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Undergraduate Teaching Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 180 days).
Common stages of the interview process at University of Washington according to 524 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group Panel Interview: 22.10%
One on One Interview: 21.29%
Phone Interview: 18.06%
Background Check: 10.70%
Presentation: 7.77%
Skills Test: 6.96%
Drug Test: 6.16%
Other: 2.72%
Personality Test: 2.52%
IQ Intelligence Test: 1.72%
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