Very long I had 3 interviews over the span of 3 weeks the last one being in person. Was about 2 hours long. People were very nice. Interviewed with 3 desperate people.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Adhesives Research (Glen Rock, PA) in Feb 2023
Interview
I arrived at this company as a temporary contract employee in the Quality department (split between both QC and QA) doing some scientific computer programming on a LIMS system, and also some data digitization, and occasional data analysis work, as well. After 4 months, I was offered a permanent role. The interview was simple, concise, and to-the-point. Up until that point, I had spent the previous five years seeking a scientific or technical role in any number of commercial or industrial companies, and after the first year, I began encountering this phenomenon of the "rough ride" or "stress test" interview. Once I had the first one of those, it seemed that every 'interview' after that, with very few exceptions, was another one of those. I did have a decent interview with a startup in my area, but like most startups, they will love you if you have the right skills, but good luck if their investors pull out their investments suddenly. I eventually got temporary work in other industries, and during the pandemic. My interview here was like a wonderfully refreshing blast of daylight compared to the 'dark night' of the previous crop of years of "rough ride" interviews.
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Question 1
They desired to know if I was willing to learn new skills.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Adhesives Research (Glen Rock, PA) in Jun 2014
Interview
Thorough process. Phone screen with Hiring Manager, then two interviews - first with Hiring Manager, 2nd with internal customers and Dept. heads. Depending on level, 2nd interview could be several hours. During phone screen, be prepared to ask many questions about the position itself and be prepared, as with any interview, to connect your experience to the job description.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not unexpected, but always asked why a candidate wants to work at the company - commute as a response is not viewed favorably.