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Candidate-reported interview insights

Argonne National Laboratory General Intern interviews, decoded.

Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the General Intern role at Argonne National Laboratory.

4.3 rating Research & Development

Interview overview

Difficulty

Average

Average rounds

1.3

Average duration

~44 days

Difficulty and candidate experience

Interview difficulty

easy14.3%
average71.4%
difficult14.3%

Candidate experience

positive100%

Candidate-reported interview process

It was a really straightforward interview. They asked general questions and also questions about the role to gauge your fit. Make sure you're ready to talk about why you're interested in the position.

Had a quality conversation with lots of info about the role and opportunity. Started with explanations then went into questions. Scheduled the interview, and it was held on Microsoft Teams. Be prepared to discuss why you want to work at Argonne and the role you see yourself in.

To get an interview you need to send in a strong application with great letters of recommendation on their DOE portal. It can also help if you know someone already working at the lab.

Common Argonne National Laboratory General Intern interview questions

A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.

  1. 1

    What kind of experiences do you have that might be beneficial for this position?

  2. 2

    Tell me about your previous research experience as listed in your application.

  3. 3

    Why did you choose this specific internship at Argonne National Laboratory?

  4. 4

    What are the safety measures you should take when conducting your work?

Interview question formats

Behavioral58.3%
Technical33.3%
Group8.3%

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Interview information is based on candidate reports and may not represent the current official hiring process of Argonne National Laboratory.