I didn't get a very specific question. It seemed that they were not interested or impressed with experience that is indirectly useful. seeems they were looking for someone who had done exact thing before or a connection from within.
Patent Engineer Interview Questions
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On the job practical questions and motivation, etc. questions.
They asked me several questions regarding my career path and the reasons for my interest in joining them. The conversation was truly focused on what’s required when hiring a new employee.
Where do I see myself in five years?
Why do you want to move from your {big city} to Hartford?
why the profession ?
Biotechnology related question specially from immunology
e.g. technical q: What is the structure of an antibody e.g. HR q: Tell me about a time when you had to have attention to detail
Stage 1 - Written assessment + technical interview + HR interview 1. Introduce yourself 2. talk about your motivations. 3. talk about previous experience with projects/other technical skills. 4. what do you know about patents? 5. why MnC? Stage 2 - Written assessment + presentation + partner interview 1. Describe a certain complex device in limited time. (you'll be given time to prep for this) 2. questions based on that device (technical) 3. how ready are you for this massive challenge (of becoming a PA) 4. why MnC (again, yeah) This list is not exhaustive. These are probably the most basic questions that you will be asked. DO YOUR RESEARCH
They asked me to review a technical document which I duly did, and then asked me why it was that particular method was used.
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