I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in May 2021
Interview
Initially contacted by a St. Jude recruiter. Had an initial phone interview with the position's supervisor. The interview was straight forward - discussion of my skills and experience and discussion of the position. A few weeks after that conversation, the supervisor reached out to me to say that the position was going to be rewritten and I should reapply. The process of rewriting the position took 6-8 weeks. After reapplying, there was a round of second phone interviews with 3-4 people. After one last round of interviews with a senior member of hospital, I was offered the job.
I think my process was a little longer than is typical but it was 6 months from the time I was initially contacted to when I started work.
Everyone was very kind and helpful. It really comes through how important the mission is to the employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your experience doing {specific technical process}? Describe your working style - are you able to work independently without extensive supervision?
Thank you for letting us know about your experience! Yes, that is an unusually long time, but rewriting the job does take an advanced approval and notification process to ensure that everyone who had previously applied is made aware of the changes. Thank you for being patient and understanding with us! Welcome to St. Jude!
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I interviewed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Interview
Went through several rounds with a well‑known research group. They asked for outside contacts, which were provided. Then....nothing. No updates, no rejection, just radio silence for weeks. Unacceptable after that level of investment.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)
Interview
Applied online. Got the telephone for in-person interview in one month or so on. Interview consisted of the meetings with several members through a day, including a light meeting during the lunch.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many years of experience for handling the experimental animals.
I interviewed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN) in Sept 2024
Interview
It was comfortable and smooth and everyone was very friendly and helpful. the on-site interview comes with a realtor tour and campus tour which is very helpful. It was 3 rounds, phone, virtual and on-site.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are you most looking forward to gaining in this position?