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      Phd Scientist Interview

      1 Sept 2010
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Midland, MI
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Dow (Midland, MI) in Jan 2010

      Interview

      I am a PhD in chem Engg and was invited through college recruiting (ivy league college). I was flown in picked up by a scientist in R&D. I had to do a full research presentation followed by 1:1 discussion on the implications of my research as well as introduction about each persons work. The manager interviewed me during lunch, just a formal discussion on the work done at Dow, my future goals etc.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Why would you prefer a industry to a academic job?
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      Question 2

      would you like to be a manager or a scientist? (The CEO was a PHD)
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