Ionis Pharmaceuticals General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was contacted by a mentor who set up a 30-minute chat. We mostly discussed my background, what I'm eager to learn, and my aspirations for this role and beyond, including how it fits with my long-term career plans.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your research interests and what your future career goals are?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a phone interview where we talked about the job details. The interviewer then started talking about the company and mentioned that it had nothing to do with my resume's objective statement. They basically told me this position wasn't what I wanted.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me what you know about our technology?
- Given that this role seems unrelated to your stated objective, are you genuinely interested in it?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a quick application process involving a resume and cover letter, then a formal interview. There were no technical questions, and it wasn't overly challenging. The company responded and completed the process quickly, including a fast onboarding. Everyone was nice and friendly, so no need to be nervous.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
- What is your motivation for seeking employment at Ionis?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview reports.
“Could you tell me what you know about our technology?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your experience with aseptic techniques.”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for seeking employment at Ionis?”
Read reports →“Given that this role seems unrelated to your stated objective, are you genuinely interested in it?”
Read reports →“What kind of research have you been involved in?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your research interests and what your future career goals are?”
Read report →“Can you share what you know about our company's technology?”
Read report →“What are your future career aspirations?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with others.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview reports.