Society for Neuroscience Interview Questions
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This place is a mess! I had a regular phone screen and then they wanted me to come in for an in-person interview. I was nearby at 9:45 am for the 10 am meeting, but they called to cancel because both interviewers were sick. You couldn't have known this earlier? So, I came back a week later. Had a good meeting with two different people. No super hard questions, then I had another phone screen with a freelancer who was covering the role. It was relaxed, and they asked me to come back a second time. Met with 3 people (2 were the same as before). Then the HR person asked me to do a writing test. I was halfway through when she came in and apologized, saying I didn't need it for this role. Okay, she's new, so an honest mistake. I sent my thank you notes, and two days later, I got a generic email from their system saying they were considering other candidates. No personal touch after I spent over 6 hours talking with them?? I replied to the interviewers and the head of HR for answers. I just got the same generic email back. I can't tell you what to do, but this team is either arrogant or incompetent. You'd be better off avoiding them!

I was contacted by a recruiter and scheduled a phone screening which was cancelled last minute due to a pop-up meeting they had. I rescheduled and less than 24 hours before the new time, I got the names of my interviewers and was asked to take a personality screening. After that went well, I went in for the in-person interview. The interviewers were very direct about the company culture and expectations, stating they don't offer flexible or limited telework. Their questions focused on ensuring I wasn't someone who would offer new ideas or disrupt the status quo. The vibe I got was they want structured, less creative thinkers. Two of the three interviewers had been with the company less than two years. They were upfront about their company culture and looking for people who fit that mold. It seems like a place for someone focused on getting the job done without generating new ideas, and possibly better for younger people without family commitments due to the lack of flexible work options.

I applied and had a phone chat with a really nice HR person. About a week later, I met with the whole team, from coordinators up to the director, in a bunch of interviews. After that, I also had to take a personality test. They were looking to fill two spots, so I got a good sense of what they needed in someone. Everyone on the team was super positive and made sure I felt good about the work involved and the company after each meeting.

I had an initial phone screen with an HR coordinator. Following that, I interviewed with the HR Manager who discussed benefits and company culture. She was quite candid and even suggested I check online reviews, which was a bit concerning. Before the interview, I also completed an online personality questionnaire, which seemed to be taken seriously. I suspect they might be screening for candidates who appear cooperative and less likely to challenge the status quo. Intrigued, I proceeded to a second interview with the manager and three team members, who were all pleasant. About a week later, the HR coordinator let me know the position was no longer available as the company decided to merge two roles into one. Honestly, given the reviews I found, I probably wouldn't have accepted the job anyway.