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Helgarh

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    2013 Fall
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    Molecular Biology

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  1. @The Defenestration: great reply! Thank you for instructions and suggestions. Very thoughtful of you. I think there's no big difference between the questions asked at interviews in US and in EU, so I think my experience(s) could help. 1. Be prepared to be in "tune" with the general sentiment of the interviewer. Certain cultural backgrounds imply more or less of familiarity and closeness. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to sell stereotypes, but I had an interview with a friendly Italian and a reserved German. So, yeah, I might be biased, but nevertheless, be extra careful and considerate. I actually found a more distanced interviewer more helpful, since it left me enough time and energy (and mental space). 2. Be thoroughly prepared. Refresh your knowledge on the topic, and, needless to say, read the available publications of your prospective team/mentor. 3. Be honest and concise. When faced with so-called "stress questions", respond truthfully. When asked other "unpleasant" questions, as Defenestration pointed out, the aim is not to embarass you or get you. They just want to know you a little bit better, personally. 4. And last, but not least, most labs actually want someone who is pleasant enough to work with, and if you're enthusiastic, imaginitive, and hard-working, all your potential short-comings (e.g. a couple of lower grades, modest practical experience) will be eclipsed. I say this because it might help you or any other interviewee to remain calm and not too self-critical. @NewLearner: I hope your interview went fine. As you've probably seen, there's really nothing to be nervous about. And maybe you could also write something about your experience? Anyway, that's just a couple of impressions I had, and I hope it helps. Good luck!
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