Initial interviews were straightforward, had call with hiring manager then video interview with another managing scientist. They asked about my CV, research experience and explained about the company structure. Did not advance after second round.
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Question 1
Can you explain more about (so-and-so resume bullet)?
I applied online for the position. The HR person contacted me through email within two days of online application and setup a phone interview with one of their consultants. The phone interview was very weird. The consultant first talked about the company and immediately after that was giving me career advice that how I shouldn't be considering a career in Exponent and look for other opportunities. The remaining time of the phone interview, all I was trying to recover the interview process. The consultant appeared to be determined and have already made the decision.
Screening calls with employees at different levels. Then an all day interview that includes a technical talk. Present on things you did recently/know well enough during your technical talk so you can answer questions asked without saying you can’t answer because that work was 10 years ago. So sufficient research on the connection between your skill set and the work happening at Exponent in your practice of interest.
2 screening calls with folks at different levels in the practice of interest. Then full day interview with more people, mostly from the specific team you’ll be working with and a technical presentation. Biggest thing is to clearly articulate during the presentation how your background and interests fits in with the work going on at Exponent.
