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"The questions you are asked in an interview for a position as a scientist will depend greatly on field of science you intend to work in. Generally, interviewers will be interested in your formal education, field of study and specialization, work, internship, and research experience, scientific writing skills, and interest in the subject matter. Expect to be asked technical questions that pertain to the knowledge needed to perform the duties of the job. While there are some positions open to scientists who possess associates' or bachelors' degrees, most jobs will require you to have at least a masters' degree with the majority requiring you to have a doctorate."

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I was given a story problem, and asked to design a database (on the whiteboard) that would store the needed data and explain why I chose to design it that way. Then I was asked to write out a SQL statement that would select a specific data set that met three criteria (date range, age and medical diagnosis). Then I defended my position based on a series of questions from the panel.
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Data Scientist

Interviewed at Explorys

2.9★
Jun 9, 2016

I was given a story problem, and asked to design a database (on the whiteboard) that would store the needed data and explain why I chose to design it that way. Then I was asked to write out a SQL statement that would select a specific data set that met three criteria (date range, age and medical diagnosis). Then I defended my position based on a series of questions from the panel.

Q: What was one thing that they asked you? Asked if I was approved by USFWS for three species to do a habitat survey (not part of the position description but they made it seem I was deficient if I did not have this approval)
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Environmental Scientist

Interviewed at Resource International

5★
Apr 19, 2016

Q: What was one thing that they asked you? Asked if I was approved by USFWS for three species to do a habitat survey (not part of the position description but they made it seem I was deficient if I did not have this approval)

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