Staff Scientist Interview Questions
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Staff Scientist interview questions shared by candidates
I guess not really a question because I was not asked - but several times the same person said she did not think I would be happy there.
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After answering the concern earlier in the interview process I did not know what to say by the end when it kept coming up. I did not think any answer would have changed her mind. Less
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That seems like a very odd and unprofessional thing for an interviewer to say. Even if it was a casual observation on the interviewer's part, I can't see it having any place in an interview for a career-level position. Less
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Based on your parallel to a candy store, I would imagine that the “you won’t be happy here” to mean, we can’t pay you what you’re expecting (ergo, you won’t be “happy” here). I had a very similar situation, I was over qualified for the position but had just moved cities. I was willing to ‘start’ somewhere, but they were skeptical whether I would stay long term, because they knew they couldn’t pay me what I was worth at the time. Less
What would your last employer say was your greatest weakness?
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taking on too much responsibility at once
Describe/summarize my background and experience.
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I gave a quick chronological review of my resume, but focused on scientific design and project management experience gained while earning my most recent degree. Being able to describe a mix of tangible hard skills as well as concrete examples of my work ethic/initiative helped me answer that question. Less
Why are you interested in ERM? What makes you think you will be a good candidate for the position? What do you do in your free time? How did you fall upon ERM in your job search? What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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Answer concisely and honestly. And be able to have a conversation with the person. They want to know if you have the social skills to converse with a client effectively. Less
