J Craig Venter Institute Interview Questions
& Process
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J Craig Venter Institute
Postdoctoral Fellow
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Group
The interview was pretty laid back. I gave a scientific talk to a group, and that was also video conferenced elsewhere. We had a mix of one-on-one chats and group discussions. They also took a group of us out for lunch to get to know me better.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience working within a team?
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Web Developer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online through the company's website with my resume and cover letter. It took a couple weeks, with the holidays in between, but then the hiring manager emailed me to set up a phone interview. We found a time that worked for both of us, and then they called me and asked some questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- So, you know JavaScript?
- So, you know PHP?
- You've had experiences with multiple hosting environments?
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Staff Scientist
Staff Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
I gave a seminar and then was treated to lunch by the hiring manager and another team member. Afterwards, I had individual interviews with other team members. Everyone was friendly, though there seemed to be some tension between employees and HR/administrators. Getting my guest badge was more difficult than it should have been.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you surf?
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Java Web Developer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
Got an email for a technical interview, which lasted about 45 minutes. The interviewer was a Software Engineer looking for someone to join her team. Even though the role was for web development, all the questions focused on core Java.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the difference between String, String Builder, and String Buffer?
J Craig Venter Institute Interview Questions
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“Could you explain the difference between String, String Builder, and String Buffer?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of biostatistics?”
Read reports →“Oh, was that mostly cPanel stuff?”
Read reports →“Do you surf?”
Read reports →“So, you know JavaScript?”
Read report →“So, you know PHP?”
Read report →“You've had experiences with multiple hosting environments?”
Read report →“Can you describe a skill you learned on your own previously?”
Read report →“Can you describe your research experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 J Craig Venter Institute interview reports.