It was very casual and not at all stiff and awkward. The process was more of a conversation to get to know me better and to see why I was interested in the role.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Alnylam
Interview
Met with a series of people (I think 5) in the department with varying levels of experience. Asked what projects and previous / related experience working. Discussed what I wanted to improve upon/get out of my experience at Alnylam.
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Alnylam (Cambridge, MA) in Nov 2015
Interview
Multiple rounds of interviews but overall very relaxed, conversational. Applied for two intern positions and was offered one. There were several people in each interview from the specific departments. Focus a lot on company culture and values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Specific things about my CV, especially research experiences
