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      Bioinformatics Investigator II Interview

      22 Nov 2010
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Emeryville, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Emeryville, CA) in Sept 2010

      Interview

      The phone screening process was typical where HR goes through your resume and makes sure that you are technically a fit for the position, at least as far as the job description is concerned. The next step in the process was an invite to give a presentation to the bioinformatics team. This part was strange in that they team seemed disinterested in even attending. Many of those who were listed to be attendees did not show up. I was not greeted by the hiring manager, nor did anyone give me the impression that they were serious in hiring someone. I get the impression that I was some sort of courtsey interview because they already had someone in mind. I know this is a becoming normal in the industry, but it would be nice to be officially told down the line whether you are still in consideration for a position or not. Generally, I was of the impression that even if offered to continue the interview process, I wouldn't want to proceed. I felt unwelcome. Also, I got the the impression that the team was overworked, very stressed, and didn't actually enjoy working together. If that matters to you, I'd be wary of this.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you justify bioinformatics-related work/results to a wet-lab scientist?
      Answer question
      2

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