Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Arcinova as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Manager and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Manager and roles were rated as the easiest.
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Good communication from the start. Open & transparent about the process. Had 2 interviews, one virtually and the second onsite. I enjoyed the interview and specifically the site tour. It was good to understand the location and the amenities on the doorstep before accepting the role.
I applied in-person. The process took 12 months. I interviewed at Arcinova (Alnwick, England) in May 2017
Interview
Do not apply if you are BAME. The experience is negative in every regard. Arrived after a 4 hour train journey from London, wet, hungry and thirsty to be thrown into an interview where your answers were invalid if you had offered alternative suggestions.
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Question 1
Provide a synthetic route to a multichiral complex organic compound. Imagine coming off the train and being presented with that.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Arcinova (Alnwick, England)
Interview
Very friendly and well prepared by my host.
Site tour was amazing and the area was beautiful.
Although this was for 3 months role, I meet up with the managing director as the interview progressed. The effort to ensure that candidates experience of the company was great and I felt really valued by the preparation.