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

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Check out my all inclusive “Landing a Research Assistant Position in the UK: Job Application Guide” here: https://shop.beacons.ai/biomedwithvy/84d8394e-0b05-4f1e-afdf-ce01917de4c1 💻📝🔬 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 - https://www.careers.cam.ac.uk/interviews Indeed RA interview tips - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/research-assistant-interview-questions Psychometric tests - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/psychometric-tests Networking & personal experience 🎥 Related videos: How to Apply for Research Assistant & Technician jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ECF5jCgf0 How to write a CV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGiE5J8P0lc&t=520s How to write a Cover Letter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-NVb2mV1WY What it's like working as a Research Assistant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skRm3HpLI7Q Academia vs Research - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3o5t2vIAOA Reasons to study Biomed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kziZ3Z2Yqao 👩🏻‍🔬 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 🌎 💻 Socials: Instagram - @biomedwithvy This video was entirely filmed and edited on my phone.