Four behavior based questions were asked. Make sure to watch the supplementary videos that are sent in the interview request email. They will ask about the videos, more specifically what the examiner position entails
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you explain technical concepts to those without technical experience
I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Washington, DC)
Interview
Online Hirevue interview. Interview was simple and brief. Questions were related to the general breadth of patents as a whole along with various personality questions. You are given multiple attempts to record your answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Give us a time where _____ happened and how you responded"
I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Alexandria, VA)
Interview
I started getting emails for the first round of interviews on 4/16 and did that first interview on 5/13. It was just simple behavioral questions. I received an email to schedule a live online interview on 5/19, and I am scheduled to take it on 5/21.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you had to prioritize multiple tasks and how you responded to it. Tell us about the outcome.
I applied online. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office in May 2026
Interview
I applied online and got a link to do a hirevue interview withing 2 weeks, After I completed the hirevue interview, I was sent a link to schedule the live interview within a week. I have not done the live interview yet
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
During the hirevue interview,
Tell us about a time a teacher or supervisor gave you feedback that you did not like. Please describe the situation and what you did with the feedback.