NIH·Research Scientist

NIH Research Scientist interview experience

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Bethesda, MDPosted May 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I didn’t really go through a formal interview loop.

I uploaded my resume to a future fellows-style database, and because of connections a mentor reached out. We talked by phone first, then I met in person, and it eventually turned into an offer. The whole process felt very informal, and what stood out most was how much the network mattered compared to doing a structured presentation or standard screening.

Later, I met another representative at a biology conference and asked about open roles. I kept in touch with periodic updates, then about six months down the line I applied through the online application and was accepted. That journey felt

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