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Normal interview questions like why choose this company and tell me about yourself. However interviewers gives off a snobbish attitude, did not felt a fit to the firm. Went through a virtual interview facing 4 interviewers, 1 from HR.

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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore) in Oct 2023

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Physical interview about half an hour. Present self introduction slides to interviewer and interviewer will ask you some questions after that. It was casual and I enjoyed the interview process.

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I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Recife, Pernambuco) in Oct 2023

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Falta de respeito com o candidato Marca a entrevista para determinada hora faz a peseoa ficar esperando ,faz um processo demorado e ultrapassado,e após isso não da retorno aos candidatos.

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Casual discussion on the job scope with a high emphasis on relavant skills often related to data analysis. The internship position I applied for was research based and the interviewers were very keen in finding out what past projects I was involved in.

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  • The job requires process engineering and modelling, could you describe what you know or have learnt regarding these topics?
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It was okay. Hired quickly because of my prior experiences as a lab tech when I was still studying and post studying. But I realised that the questions asked were quite simple and straight to the point

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I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore)

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Wait for at least 3 months and do not receive the update from ASTAR. Meanwhile I asked the one guy working in the same team where I applied. He told me that ASTAR processing is very slow.

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Semi-casual and not too stressful at least for an internship position. Was asked about my interests and what I studied in my university coursework and what kind of research I would like to try at A*STAR

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Expertise and Long-Term Plans: Could you please provide details about your expertise and research background? What are your long-term career aspirations and goals in the field of science and technology? Family and Relocation to Singapore: Are you considering relocating your family, including kids, to Singapore for work? If so, have you evaluated the living conditions, education system, and overall lifestyle in Singapore to ensure it aligns with your family's needs and preferences? Previous Job Salary Range and Experience: Can you share the salary range and benefits you received in your previous job? Additionally, could you elaborate on your years of experience in the relevant industry or research field?

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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Agency for Science, Technology and Research

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Professional, a good HR department with a keen eye for talent. Interested in ensuring the candidate's passion aligns with the job description. They are keen in getting a proper understanding of your experience and how that could aid in the position you're applying for.

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Ok. Spents lots of time to prepare. Went for interview on time and there were three people in the interview panel. Presented research work using power point slides and answered some technical questions. Was asked other questions on interest, passion and reasons for choosing the job.

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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Agency for Science, Technology and Research as 67.4% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.84 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Technical Specialist and IT Programmer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Research and Research Internship roles were rated as the easiest.

The hiring process at Agency for Science, Technology and Research takes an average of 27.59 days when considering 144 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Student Researcher had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Post Doctoral Fellow roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 180 days).

Common stages of the interview process at Agency for Science, Technology and Research according to 144 Glassdoor interviews include:

Group Panel Interview: 22.32%

Presentation: 16.52%

One-on-One Interview: 15.63%

Phone Interview: 9.38%

Drugs Test: 8.48%

Skills Test: 8.04%

Background Check: 7.14%

Other: 4.46%

Personality Test: 4.46%

IQ Intelligence Test: 3.57%

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