I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Alcon
Interview
Discussed educational background, questions on work background, questions on why I thought this position would be a good fit, questions on future career goals. Showed the lab/office space. True entry level position. Ghosted after interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What’s your biggest weakness in a lab environment?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Alcon (Duluth, GA) in Jun 2018
Interview
I was directly called for a on-site interview at the Johns Creek campus. There were three interviewers. The interview process was great, although they didn't choose me and found a better candidate. Interviewers were very friendly and nice. Each interviewer asked their list of questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are is your strength and weakness?
Can you describe me a time where you made a decision and then doubted yourself afterwards?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Alcon (Fort Worth, TX) in Apr 2023
Interview
Fast and easy. The interviewers were kind and seemed to be genuinely interested in me not only as a interviewee but as a person, which I thought was really nice.
Very personal interview with 1 on 1 face to face setting with manager and supervisor. They ask about your technical skills and will ask you to perform a gram stain by following their SOP