Agency for Science, Technology and Research General Intern interviews, decoded.

We had an online interview on Teams. They asked about my previous research experience. Then they introduced their project and what skills I could learn. It was mostly an easy conversation. No behavioral or scenario questions were asked.

So at A*STAR, the interview was pretty structured and made me think. It had three main parts: first, an HR chat, then a technical interview with a panel, and finally, a chat with management. The panel really wanted to dig deep into my past research, asking about the logic and how I did things, not just what I got. They seem to like people who can show how their work fits with Singapore’s RIE goals. You gotta be ready - know your resume perfectly and be prepared to defend your tech choices in a formal setting under pressure.

I had a quick chat about the project I'm working on. We talked about my responsibilities during the internship and what they expect from me. They also asked a bit about me and how I can help with the project.