I applied online. I interviewed at Forty Seven (Manchester, England) in Mar 2023
Interview
The interviewer asked me the generic" Tell me about yourself" question. I started off with how I currently hold a role as Front of House alongside my degree. The interviewer then cut me off and then decided I would not be capable as a receptionist as I currently hold a job in hospitality. He instantly ignored all of my past experience in different industries and all of my qualifications. He decided that I am only capable of working breakfast and when I responded that I would like to move on from waitressing, he then ended the interview. I overheard other candidates' interviews with a different hiring manager and the other gentleman seemed more professional, asking multiple questions to get to know each candidate. On a positive note, I am glad I had this negative experience as I got my dream job in the end for a better company and probably would not have liked working for a company that does not take the time to listen to its employees.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Forty Seven (Menlo Park, CA) in June 2018
Interview
Telephone interview, followed by on-site half-day interview with several people.
On the on-site day, the interview agenda had a lot of changes and shuffling. There was at least one interviewer who I felt was just killing time.
HR interviewer was very no-nonsense, and experienced. As someone applying for a role less than management level, I was surprised when I was ask if I would have any special requirements if I were to be made an offer (I didn't) -- I had never been asked that before.
A few of the interviewers were not experienced recruiters, and one seemed flustered due to an apparently busy day that day. I don't blame them for that -- it happens at a small'ish biotech company.
Everyone was friendly.
Despite being given the impression that the team was open to hiring people with diverse backgrounds (which, certainly seemed to be the case based on the backgrounds of the interviewers), I still got the impression they were looking for an (immuno) oncologist.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What gets you excited to work for a biotech company and go to work every day?
