How to Prepare for a Research Assistant Interview | Biomedical Science Research Assistant Job Applications 🥼🎙

Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well! Previously on this channel, I've made videos on how to write a CV and cover letter for a Biomedical Research Assistant (RA) position. To wrap up this little job application series, I thought it'd be fitting to do an interview preparation video.

In this video, I talk about the purpose of an interview, types of RA interviews in academia vs industry, what to research about the employer, potential questions to expect, and how to answer them. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck in your job application process!

Disclaimer: I am not part of any admissions team; all of what I'm saying is based on my personal opinions and experience.


⏳ Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Purpose of an interview
01:13 - Types of interviews
01:37 - Academia interviews
02:55 - Industry application process & interviews
04:30 - Research the employer
06:45 - Experience-based questions
07:28 - Knowledge / critical-thinking-based questions
09:01 - Aspirations / career-based questions
09:49 - Situational questions
10:29 - Thanks for watching :)


🔗 References:
Cambridge career advice - [ Ссылка ]
Indeed RA interview tips - [ Ссылка ]
Psychometric tests - [ Ссылка ]
Networking & personal experience


🎥 Related videos:
How to Apply for Research Assistant & Technician jobs - [ Ссылка ]
How to write a CV - [ Ссылка ]
How to write a Cover Letter - [ Ссылка ]
What it's like working as a Research Assistant - [ Ссылка ]
Academia vs Research - [ Ссылка ]
Reasons to study Biomed - [ Ссылка ]


👩🏻‍🔬 About me:
Hello 👋 My name's Vy and I make videos about pursuing an education and career in STEM 🔬 I'm currently working as a research assistant in Cambridge and studied biomedical science in the UK 🇬🇧 Science aside, I really enjoy all things creative arts 🎨 This channel is also a place for me to document the little joys in my every day life and my travel adventures 🌎


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This video was entirely filmed and edited on my phone.

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