Global Prior Art Interview Questions
& Process

The whole process took a good bit. I applied and then it took them about a month to even get back to me for a phone interview, which was pretty short, like 20-30 mins, with standard questions. They also asked for my transcripts. Another month went by with no word, then they invited me for an onsite interview, covering flight and hotel. This took the entire day. I had to present my research and analyze two patents. I met with three different groups of people. Right at the end of the day, before my flight, the company owner asked me some questions to see how eager I was for the role.

The hiring process was really quick, taking about two weeks from a phone screen to an on-site interview to a job offer. It was all very professionally organized. They covered all my travel and hotel costs. I got my interview schedule a couple days before, so I had time to prep. A big part was talking about my research and I did an hour-long presentation on my graduate work. They also had me do two assignments where I had to read patents and summarize my analysis.

The hiring process was quite thorough. It kicked off with a phone interview to check my interest and background, and then I had an on-site interview. During the on-site, I met with four people, and they were all pretty friendly. There was also a 'test' where I had to read a patent and answer some questions to see if I could learn and get it. It also gave me a feel for what the job is like, since patent work isn't for everyone.

First, I had a phone interview with a senior analyst and the team lead for the division that aligned with my education and work history. It was a pretty typical interview where they asked about my technical background, my motivation for joining Global, how I learned about the job, and if I had prior experience with patents or intellectual property. About a week after that, I was invited for an on-site interview in Boston. The on-site involved a brief presentation on my technical background and two short assessments designed to gauge my job capabilities. I also met with the heads of the team and division, along with the company owner, to discuss standard topics like my background, career aspirations, and interest in the role.