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Many "describe a time/situation when..." questions. Some I remember is "Describe a time when you were given a difficult task, how did you accomplish it"? "Describe a situation when you had to handle multiple assignments with the same due date when it seems you don't have enough time?"
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Patent Examiner

Interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office

3.2
Apr 12, 2013

Many "describe a time/situation when..." questions. Some I remember is "Describe a time when you were given a difficult task, how did you accomplish it"? "Describe a situation when you had to handle multiple assignments with the same due date when it seems you don't have enough time?"

They will ask you about your areas of expertise to place you into an appropriate area of examination; just be honest. If you aren't and end up getting hired into an area that examiners air conditioner related patent applications and you know nothing about air conditioners; good luck.
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Primary Patent Examiner

Interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office

3.2
Apr 29, 2013

They will ask you about your areas of expertise to place you into an appropriate area of examination; just be honest. If you aren't and end up getting hired into an area that examiners air conditioner related patent applications and you know nothing about air conditioners; good luck.

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