Pairwise Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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5 roles · 6 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pairwise.
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Scientist
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I found the job on LinkedIn and the hiring manager reached out. We had a virtual interview, then another with HR. A week later, I heard the role changed from full-time to contract.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be okay with a role that requires you to do a bit of everything?
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Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I spoke with the hiring manager and then HR for a culture interview. They were unclear about the department for the role and vague about responsibilities, making it sound like the job would be chaotic and adaptable to whatever needs arise. I'm unsure about proceeding to further rounds (at least two more were anticipated, though details were fuzzy) as I haven't heard back.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in joining this company?
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Research Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
The interview process involved a seminar and a panel interview. Even though I went on-site for the interview, most interviewers were not present. The company's direction, specifically in gene editing for berries with an immense projected profit, seemed unclear. Their business model and operational specifics were not well-articulated, and they tended to avoid questions that might expose this uncertainty. The lab facilities were located in a repurposed, dated factory building. This role appears to have a significant burn rate, estimated at $70-100M annually, raising questions about financial sustainability.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What action would you take if an individual failed to follow instructions?
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Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process consisted of 2 virtual rounds. One round was with the hiring manager and the other was with an HR representative. The interviews were scheduled quickly, and they were very open about the next steps and timelines. Although the initial emails seemed templated, everyone was very friendly. I had applied to multiple positions, and for the ones I didn't get interviews for, I was eventually informed that they had decided to move in a different direction.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to join our company?
- Can you share an experience where you faced a setback and how you managed to overcome it?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
Pairwise Interview Questions
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“What action would you take if an individual failed to follow instructions?”
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Read reports →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in joining this company?”
Read report →“Can you share an experience where you faced a setback and how you managed to overcome it?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in working with us?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your projects?”
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Across all 6 Pairwise interview reports.