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

Check out my all inclusive “Landing a Research Assistant Position in the UK: Job Application Guide” here: https://shop.beacons.ai/biomedwithvy/... 💻📝🔬 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/i... Psychometric tests - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-a... Networking & personal experience 🎥 Related videos: How to Apply for Research Assistant & Technician jobs -    • How to start applying for Research Assista...   How to write a CV -    • How to Write a CV for a Research Assistant...   How to write a Cover Letter -    • How to Write a Cover Letter for a Research...   What it's like working as a Research Assistant -    • What it's REALLY like working as a Researc...   Academia vs Research -    • Academia vs Industry Research in the UK  |...   Reasons to study Biomed -    • Why you SHOULD study biomedical science | ...   👩🏻‍🔬 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.