UPMC Research Associate interview questions

I heard from HR to do a phone interview about 3 weeks after I had applied for the position. The HR person mostly asked me to elaborate upon the experience and credentials listed on my resume. Next, I was contacted to do a phone interview with my future supervisor. She asked me about my future career plans, how my background would help me to be successful in my position, what I thought my strengths/weaknesses were, and questions about preferred work environment. Finally, I was brought in for an in-person interview. That day I had five 30 minute interviews with different people in the department. This was really a waste of time, since they all asked the same questions - why did I want this position, what do I bring to the job, and so on. I just kept repeating myself over and over to maintain consistency.