30ViiV Healthcare Interview Questions & Answers
1.What made you choose to participate in HIV research?
2.Do you have an understanding of 'HIV reservoir'?
3.What do you feel is one of the most challenging obstacles to HIV research?
4.While the term "functional cure" has been widely used, do you know why many researchers now prefer to say that patients are in remission rather than experiencing a functional cure?
5.If you could choose a research area other than HIV research, what would your next preference be?
6.Do you have any experience studying the effects of ART on the reduction or prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV?
7.ViiV Healthcare understands that some change is inevitable. However, our objective is find researchers who want to build a long-term career with us. Do you anticipate any significant changes in your life within the next 2-3 years?
8.Many research studies aim to recruit patients to participate in trials focused on depleting the HIV reservoir. Are you familiar with any such trials?
9.Some of the projects at ViiV Healthcare require travel. Would you be interested in a position that requires travel?
10.Have you ever heard of the 'kick and kill' approach with regard to cell depletion?
11.It is often said that researchers are 'married to their work.' Why do you think this may be so?
12.Are you familiar with the CCR5-32 mutation and its possible role in preventing or curing HIV?
13.ViiV Healthcare recognizes the importance of having a healthy work/life balance. What are some things you enjoy doing in your time away from work?
14.At ViiV Healthcare some of the projects that are currently active require at least one research technician to be present in the lab 24 hrs/day. Is there a schedule that would best fit your personal obligations but still allow you to work?
15.What made you choose to apply for a position with us at ViiV Healthcare ?
16.Are there any questions you would like to ask about ViiV Healthcare ?
17.Are you familiar with the "reservoir limiting" approach to treating HIV?
18.What do you find most stressful about working in the research industry?
19.ViiV Healthcare has researchers who work within a team and others who work independently before collaborating with the team. Would you prefer to work within a group or on an individual project?
20.Have you ever done any volunteer work such as participating in efforts to educate the public about HIV?
21.Have you ever considered getting a specialty certification, a higher degree, or transitioning to a new career path?
22.What do you think your previous co-workers would say are your best and worst qualities?
23.Have you ever been involved with attempts to secure funding for HIV research
24.Can you recall a time that you had a disagreement with a coworker, and if so, how was it resolved?
25.At ViiV Healthcare , our researchers spend a great deal of time with and rely upon one another. This requires building strong relationships. Do you consider yourself a strong relationship builder?
26.Many people have voiced different opinions regarding embryonic stem cell research. What is your understanding of this branch of research and do you have thoughts about why some people are opposed to this?
27.What are some things that you would like people you meet to notice about your personality?
28.Research has shown that people who have family (spouse, life partner, etc) are more likely to survive a life-threatening diagnosis. Do you have thoughts as to why this may be true?
29.While doing research or HIV studies, what is something you have learned that others may not know? This can be an HIV fact or something related to HIV patients.
30.If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
