I Just Had an Interview at Fermilab

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers around a user who successfully interviewed for a summer internship at Fermilab, a leading particle physics laboratory. The user, majoring in mechanical engineering, leveraged their UNIX and programming experience to secure an interview for a position related to supercomputers. Following an initial interview, the user received a second interview and ultimately secured the internship, which is viewed as a significant career milestone. The community expressed excitement and congratulations, emphasizing the value of the experience for future career opportunities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of UNIX operating systems
  • Basic programming skills
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles
  • Familiarity with particle physics concepts
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Fermilab's current projects and initiatives
  • Explore supercomputing applications in scientific research
  • Learn about particle accelerators and their significance in physics
  • Investigate internship opportunities in computer science within research institutions
USEFUL FOR

Students and professionals in mechanical engineering, computer science, and physics, particularly those seeking internships or careers in research environments like Fermilab.

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I'm speechless, I had an interview this afternoon to work at Fermilab this summer. I pray that I get the job.
 
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zomg biskets.

I never heard of Fermilab.
 
brendank said:
I'm speechless, I had an interview this afternoon to work at Fermilab this summer. I pray that I get the job.
That's great! I hope you get it!
 
The thing is, I've submitted close to a hundred internship applications to numerous companies and research programs and either received the shaft or nothing at all. I'm just excited to hear from some one, let alone Fermilab. It made my day for sure!
 
Just being invited to interview is an honor.
 
I hope you get in! That would just be fantastic on a resume. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya.
 
What is your major exactly? I've visited the facility, it is a particle accelerator lover's dream. I heard that currently, Fermi lab is the biggest accelerator, does Argon have a bigger one? it is also in my state. Well, good luck on the interview.
 
Thanks guys!

My major is mechanical engineering but oddly enough, the position is in computer science and related to super computers. I was interviewed because I had some UNIX and programming experience in high school that I put on my resume. I would definitely work on a computer science project regardless of my major, it is still interesting to me. I don't even know how excited I should be. I have my hopes up which might be setting myself up for disappointment but I don't know.
 
OMG! I had a second interview today!
 
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VERY EXCITING! Good luck.
 
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Good Luck man!
 
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Good luck, and if you're at Fermilab for a summer internship, be sure to join us for the PF gathering in Chicago! :biggrin:
 
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I Got the job! I'm going to Fermilab!
 
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brendank said:
I Got the job! I'm going to Fermilab!

Congratulations! :biggrin:
 
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Fantastic! Congratulations on what I'm sure is the beginning of a great career.
 
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Congratulations, great job.
 
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That is really great, hope you enjoy it!
 
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With all due respect, your chances of getting in are just astronomical.

JUST KIDDING - GOOD LUCK!
 
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brendank said:
I Got the job! I'm going to Fermilab!
Excellent! Congratulations! Keep up the good work.
 
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That is awesome congratulations! That will be such a great experience!
 
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Congratulations! Whatever you do later, Fermilab is going to look awfully good on your resume.
 
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Congrats man, and all the very best for a great future.
Oh, and say hi to the fermions for me.
 
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arunbg said:
Congrats man, and all the very best for a great future.
Oh, and say hi to the fermions for me.
Well, you can say "Hi!" to Rocky Kolb for me. Whenever I see an on-line lecture by Bullwinkle's buddy, :devil: I bookmark it and watch it at least once or twice.
 
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brendank said:
I Got the job! I'm going to Fermilab!

Great news. Work hard & enjoy. Be a good team-player & you're likely in for the long-haul. Best of success.
 
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brendank said:
I Got the job! I'm going to Fermilab!

Congrats! :biggrin: :smile: :biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #26
Thank you guys so much. I'm so excited, beyond words.
 
  • #27
Nice Job buddy. I bet it feels good! Enjoy it. Not everyone gets an experience like that!
 

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