How to prepare for a job interview for a postdoc or PhD position

Most candidates review their own skills and background in preparation for an interview, but don't forget to learn about the host lab in general, and about the project specifically.
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0:00 Preparing for an interview is essential
0:44 Info on the host lab
2:50 Info on the project: often neglected...
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[@wz_hou2130]

I am sincerely grateful! The advice is very helpful! Additionally, the little trick on how to ask questions during an interview is very interesting! Thank you!

[@mrillig]

Thanks; glad you find this useful!

[@yasamint4968]

Good advices. I have an interview next week and now is going to prepare for presentation and interview. Definitely will use your suggestions.

[@mrillig]

Great, thanks!!!! good luck with your interview.

[@user-zl9jy7hk7i]

Great. I really enjoyed this video. Hope you share more videos like this. Best of luck

[@mrillig]

Thank you very much. I have quite a few interview related videos already, all assembled in their own playlist. If you haven't seen it, perhaps you will find something interesting in there as well.

[@nashwashamseldin5645]

Thanks for the valuable in-goal and advice

[@mrillig]

Thanks!

[@beccaapak0228]

Thank you so much for making this video :)

[@mrillig]

Thanks; glad you liked it.

[@shyamphartyal7645]

Nice advice as always.

[@mrillig]

Thank you!