I applied online. I interviewed at Science Foundation Ireland
Interview
2 phases of interviews. The same panel each time. Sometimes the same questions too. Unfortunately HR were very unhelpful at providing constructive interview feedback afterwards, which is disappointing as I'd expect more transparency from a state-funded organisation.
Overall, the organisation seems to value high level of academic qualifications (which aren't required criteria in job spec), over years of practical experience in the field.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the challenges that you would expect in this role?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Science Foundation Ireland (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
Standard competency based questions and run through CV, asked to detail times you overcame challenges in workplace, or had to persuade a co-worker of something.
However, I was very disappointed with the follow up, as there was nothing, not even an automated rejection email from HR. They told me in the interview that they would let me know the outcome within a few days, then I never heard a thing. Got also ignored by the recruiter who had referred me and prepared me for the interview. Very disrespectful way to treat interview candidates. I was not impressed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What can you bring to the role? How have you dealt with challenges on a team in the past?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Science Foundation Ireland
Interview
TWO Rounds of interview, qiestion were relevant to what would you bring to the organization, goals, preference etc. Common questions on tell be a situation were also asked. Usual questions, nothing new.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a situation where you dealt a conflicting situation with your supervisor ?