The hiring process at Ablynx takes an average of 42 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Junior Research Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 42 days), whereas Junior Research Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 42 days).
Several rounds: interview with a recruiter, interview where you have to answer questions on video, an interview with lab-based scientists and one with management level. Questions ranged from technical (on methods you have used, or that you have knowledge on) to personal: motivation, communication style, preference on team work.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Ablynx (Ghent) in Mar 2019
Interview
The process consisted in 2 interviews. 1st interview with 4 people, scientists and head section. 2nd interview with the same people plus the director. Afterwards meet with the team and finally interview with HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about my university thesis, why I choose to apply for Ablynx? What I know about the company? What I understood about the job?
I applied in-person. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Ablynx (Ghent) in Jul 2016
Interview
I received a relatively quick answer to my motivational letter and cv and was invited for a first interview with the HR Head of Department. After 3 weeks I was invited for another interview with the HR Manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you regret having obtained a bachelor's degree and not a Master's degree?