I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at InteliSpark in July 2024
Interview
Online interview with company owner that went well. Next was asked to submit a 1.5-2 page single spaced original article arguing a position where science and policy intersect. Then I never heard from the company again.
I felt that the writing submission is a big ask especially being single spaced, and if you ask interviewees to put in that much work you should have the courtesy to send a follow up one way or another.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
'Tell me about yourself' open-ended first question
I applied online. I interviewed at InteliSpark (Ithaca, NY)
Interview
I had a one on one phone conversation with the owner of the company. He provided an overview of the company as well as the SBIR program were provided. He asked questions about my scientific background and familiarity with proposal writing
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to provide a 1-2 page writing sample laying out a scientific argument of my choice, with references
I got an email from the president to set up a zoom interview to learn more about about the company and talk about my interests. We met later that week.
