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Science Communication Interview Questions
12 science communication interview questions shared by candidates
Don't expect to have an intelligent conversation where the interviewer will use their intellect to evaluate candidates. This was like taking a test in grade school where you are asked a long list of puerile questions where you will respond with single word answers.
Explain the purpose of your research experience as if you were speaking to none scientists.
What are 3 strengths you have?
Why did you apply to this program?
One question was a demonstration of your skills as a Science Communicator, this could have been done by showing a prepared portfolio.
Why do you want to work at Cancer Research? Why this role? What can you bring to the role?
Multiple stages: screening with recruiter, work history interview, mock demonstration.
Why do you want to work in science communication?
What would your supervisor say were your top two strengths and weaknesses? What would they say your performance was on a scale of 1-10? What is the spelling of your supervisor's name? What are your biggest accomplishments in this role? What could you have done in this role to bring your rating up to a 10? What was the worst part of this role?
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