There was a previous phone screen for about 30 minutes - 1 hour with an HR representative. This screen was pretty easy, they ask basic questions like are you a USC and as long as you're nice and qualified, you should hopefully be able to get to the actual interview. THIS INTERVIEW WAS ONLINE - THE LOCATION IS WRONG. Due to COVID-19, all interviews seem to take place online. Actual interview had 3 people - went well in my opinion. They ask that you prepare a PWRpt presentation before hand about yourself, your experience, and how the NGS technologies work. This is about 5-10 minutes, before the open up to questions. They asked about specific skills I had, what type of environment I would be comfortable working in, if I understood and was comfortable with Real-Time PCR, as well as where I see myself in five years. Make sure you come with questions!

1. Screening call with HR. 2. PPT presentation for 5-10 min on your background (education and strengths), experience (it helps to talk about industry experience and student research), and a moderately in depth overview of NGS tech. Think of it as a high level introduction where you shouldn't get too lost in the weed describing molecular mechanisms. Then they ask about experience with PCR and aseptic technique.