I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Mad Science (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
They interviewed six of us together. We watched a short video about Mad Science, and then we each got asked the same 5-6 questions about why we wanted to work there and why we'd be qualified. At the end we all had to demonstrate how we would present Mad Science's "3 Favors" ("No talking, no touching, and have fun") to a group of students.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What previous experience do you have working with kids?
Virtual Group Interview where a presentation was required, followed by a second one on one virtual interview for successful applicants. Host made the group feel comfortable. A lot of information was shared about the company so you have a good understanding of the expectations of the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your best attributes that will help you engage a group of young children?
Made me feel welcomed and had me bring in an experiment to walk them through. They also showed me some experiments of their own, which made the experience very fun. The staff was so welcoming and made it easy to jump right in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What method would you use to handle a child who was interrupting and throwing a fit during your class?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mad Science
Interview
2 interviews: one is a demo of an experiment in a group setting to assess enthusiasm and ability to engage kids and the other is a formal interview to assess professional skills and interest.
