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Essential Tips for Acing Your Scientific/Technical Interview

Prepare for your upcoming scientific or technical interview with comprehensive strategies. Start by gaining insights into the company and job description. Practice essential calculations like molarities and unit conversions. Be ready to discuss your practical experience at SHU and tackle awkward questions about weaknesses or problem-solving. Engage in informal assessments and group activities to showcase teamwork skills. Remember to dress appropriately, stay organized, and keep applying for placements. Persistence is key to securing your desired opportunity!

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Essential Tips for Acing Your Scientific/Technical Interview

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  1. Further Interview Info

  2. Scientific / Technical Questions: • Prepare (think about company & job description; ask students who’ve had interview) • Calculations! (Molarities, unit conversions etc.) • Job specific (theory, practical) • Discussion of practical work done at SHU

  3. Other Awkward Questions: • Topical questions • Weaknesses • Meeting deadlines • Recovering from a ‘bad’ question • Try to be enthusiastic • Show other strengths

  4. Assessment other than ‘the interview’ • Informal assessment – coffee, lab tour, meeting current students (even ours) • Group activities: • Problem solving • Leadership / team working • Listening • Motivating • Discussing • Oral presentations • Aptitude tests (eg.s on www.prospects.ac.uk)

  5. Organisational Issues: • See placement booklet • Dress appropriately • Claim expenses • Check email / voicemail • Take e.g.s of work • Make notes

  6. And finally...... To those of you who want to do a placement next year: • Start applying! • Keep applying! • Persistence and diligence will pay off!

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