Interviewing Tips

“ Interviewing Insights and Tips! ” Clifford S. Mintz, Ph.D. www.biojobblog.com

University of Wisconsin (Ph.D.) OHSU & Columbia University (Post docs) University of Miami School of Medicine (Asst. Professor) Transcell Technologies (Project Leader) Middlesex County College (Chair,Biology Dept.) Management Consultant The Mintz Career Pathway Cornell University (B.S.) Entrepreneur Prolong Pharmaceuticals

Where the Jobs Are
The biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostic industries are poised for expansive growth
The need for employees is increasing the areas of:
Drug delivery
Formulation
Regulatory affairs
Business development
Clinical development
Manufacturing
Sales and Marketing

Interviewing Tips
Schedule an interview at your convenience
Allow enough time to get to the interview early; always be prompt if you cannot be early
Bring extra copies of your resume with you
Answers questions honestly and to the best of your ability; if you don’t know, say so!
Never interrupt the interviewer when he/she is talking
Never offer more information than is necessary
Do not play the “name game”

Interviewing Tips (cont’d)
Develop a list of questions about the job, company etc. before the interview and ask them during the interview when appropriate
Act professionally at all times even if you are in a casual setting or chatting “off the record”
Be careful about alcohol consumption during meals; your behavior is always being evaluated; “loose lips, sink ships”
“ INTERVIEW TO WIN”

Top 10 Interview Questions You Hate to Answer
6. Are you willing to relocate?
7. Why are you looking for a new job?
8. Tell me about your greatest achievements
9. Tell me about your most disappointing experience
10. Describe how you overcame adversity in your life

Top 10 Interview Questions You Hate to Answer
1. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
2. What are your strengths?
3. What are your weaknesses?
4. Why this company and not our competitors?
5. May I contact your current employer?

Exit Strategy and Follow Up
Never discuss salary or any aspect of a possible offer unless you are talking to HR
If somebody asks your salary requirements tell them that you are looking for a salary commensurate with my experience and qualifications
If you are working with a recruiter, tell the interviewer that the recruiter will handle all questions an offer
At the conclusion of the interview, ask when you can expect to hear about a possible job offer
After the interview, write a short thank you note or e-mail message to each person who you met during your interview

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Interviewing Tips

by Clifford Mintz on Feb 26, 2009

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