I had an initial phone interview with an HR representative, whose interviewing style came across as quite abrasive. The conversation felt more like a test of how much I could memorize about the company rather than a genuine interview. I was told I would hear the result the following week, but I had to follow up weekly for three weeks before receiving a generic response from the company.

The interview consisted of two distinct parts: a personality assessment and technical questions. The personality segment included common questions such as identifying strengths, weaknesses, and recounting past mistakes. The technical portion was centred on the scientific aspects relevant to the job position, requiring a deeper understanding of the relevant science topics.