SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Finance Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
so so. I had a phone call with someone from the team and we talked quite a bit. I sent a thank you letter, no response. sent some follow up emails and they responded saying they were slow but during the call, they said I would get a response in two week. Two weeks passed, nothing, then a month passed still nothing. They did not give me any final decision. Not great process
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a mistake you made and how you handled it?
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Postdoctoral Researcher
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was ghosted by the hiring manager after an initial 1-on-1 call. They seemed really excited and talked about moving through the interview process, saying they'd organize an interview afterward. Now, months have passed, and I'm still waiting with no response, which has been stressful and confusing.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your career goals?
- What are you interested in?
- When are you available to start?
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Material Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
First there was an HR interview where they talked about the company and its environment and asked about my motivations. Then a manager interview to discuss the position and the next steps. After that, I had to give a 1-hour presentation of my selection to the entire team. Finally, there were 4 more interviews where I met and discussed with the teams.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in joining SLAC?
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, an HR call to check if I'm a real person and if I have the required skills. Then, an interview with the team lead. Finally, an interview with a panel of 4 people where they asked many open-ended questions about my resume and my work.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe the most challenging problem you've encountered and detail your solution?
- What questions do you have regarding my resume?
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Interview Questions
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