I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office in Jan 2023
Interview
Online third-party interview. A question flashes on the screen, then you get around a minute to formulate your answer. You record your answer and I think you get an additional take if you stuttered, but you can't choose which take you want to submit. The questions were basic ones that my school's career center employees asked me during a mock interview.
I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Alexandria, VA)
Interview
General questions were asked about technical background and work experience with patents. Questions were also asked about ability to handle handle crises and deadlines. A few autobiographical questions were also asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your approach in meeting an urgent deadline in the past?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office
Interview
The Video Interview was pretty easy, quick questions, and only like 30 seconds to 1 minute to answer them. It just takes a long time to hear back but they'll email you and if you are eligible they will call you.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Alexandria, VA) in Sept 2024
Interview
5 questions, 30 minutes. Predictable questions, mostly related to time management and efficiency because this is a big part of the job. Interview is conducted by video conference and mine was with just one person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you manage your time when you have too much to do?