Science Interview Questions and Answers

1 :: Have you any questions about science?

Try to ask questions to which you really want to know the answer. There follows a few that will give you ideas.

* What equipment facilities would I be using?
* What major projects/products are being worked on?
* What is the typical make up of project teams.
* What training would I receive?
* How would I be kept up to date with recent developments in my field?
* Will I have my own bench space?

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2 :: Technical questions on science e.g. What is entropy? What does HIV stand for?

Questions may start easy and get harder.

If they ask a question to which you have forgotten the answer to, tell them you have studied the topic but can't recall it - if this is true! Go on to say how you would find out or talk about the general area the question addresses. Don't just say that you don't know the answer

Many questions of a technical nature may also be posed in a hypothetical way. For example:

* "What procedure might be advisable if you encountered .......... ?"
* "If there were a dangerous chemical leak what would you do?"
* "What specialized equipment would you need for ……….?"

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3 :: What benefits did you gain from your placement?

If you have done a relevant placement, you may find that much of the interview will center round this - it can certainly be a major selling point for you, so think carefully back through what you did.

You could mention how much responsibility you were given, what type of team you were in, what projects, if any, you were involved with.

If you haven't done a placement you could focus on the things you learned in any vacation job you did - almost any job will involve working in a team and getting on with other people

Other benefits might include:

* Introduction to new techniques, materials, equipment, products etc,
* A network of contacts available to you for information and advice
* Enhanced self-confidence
* An opportunity to make a positive contribution to a project
* A more focused attitude toward your academic work.

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4 :: Give an example of where you have had to communicate effectively? Can you write reports?

Writing skills are important in most scientific jobs and the ability to document your work clearly so that it can be emulated by others and to write comprehensive but concise reports are needed by most scientists. Often this question will be phrased more widely - e.g. give an example of when you have had to communicate effectively

You should give examples of your written work and also of the approach you have taken to written work. In other words, show how you:

* Accepted the need for them
* Approached their writing in a professional manner
* Have had successful assessments for reports you have produced
* Designated an appropriate amount of time for written work
* Co-ordinated the writing of a report from the work of a team.

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5 :: How good are your computing science skills?

Computing skills are becoming important in all jobs - rather like the skill of driving. However for most jobs you do not need to be able to program although knowledge of FORTRAN might be useful for some jobs.

If you can use a database, statistical package or spreadsheet - even at a basic level tell them. You could also mention if you have used Microsoft Windows, email or the Internet. They will almost certainly not be looking for specific skills, just a general familiarity and willingness to learn

Describe where and how you have used computers. Demonstrate your awareness of the particular functions computers can be put to. Consider how your IT experience may be of benefit to the work of the organization you are being interviewed by.

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