I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Stanford University (Stanford, CA) in Mar 2018
Interview
Had a phone interview, where they described the job to be pretty different when compared to the generic job listing. I still expressed interest and was invited for an in-person interview a week later. Communication and the phone interview was a pleasant experience.
The in-person interview involved answering basic behavioral questions, goals, and your past lab experience. They said the offer is there if I wanted it and to let them know within the next few business days. Two days later, I send them an email to accept the position and received no reply. Two weeks later, I contacted them and they tell me that they decided to hire someone else.
Always ask about the job duties and what you'll be doing, almost all lab listings are generic. I saw this same position relisted but the errors and incorrect statements regarding the position were still there.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA) in Feb 2024
Interview
Was introduced to the fundamentals of the lab and its research goals, as well as day-to-day operations and their long-term implications. Principal Investigator was courteous and provided extensive knowledge regarding their research background and their interests as a mentor, Related my current skillset to what the lab was looking for, and answered some generic interview questions.
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Question 1
Suppose you have a deck of cards scattered on a table. What's the easiest way to reorganize the cards such that only one card touches the table?
I applied online. I interviewed at Stanford University
Interview
Respectful and forthcoming with information and expectations about the role. First asked about personal aspriations as an applicant, then discussed responsibilites of the job, and moved into salary and benefits discussion. Very friendly!
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Interview
Had a phone interview, was then called in for an in-person interview.
During my interview, I was notified that I would NOT be performing the vast majority of the duties listed on the job description and required specific qualifications not mentioned on the description and did NOT require the qualifications listed on the description.
Two weeks of silence and I was notified that they preferred to hire internally. The next day, I saw THREE new listings from the same lab, with the same misleading job title and job description. The specialty work done by this lab does NOT fit the description of Life Science Research Professional or Research Personnel, nor does it fit the additional non-generic duties and perks listed by the job listing. Very unprofessional conduct from such a prestigious institution.