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Phoop23's journey

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    I recently interviewed for a scientist position and felt confident about my performance. I have several years of relevant experience, but I’m still finishing my degree, which I will complete this spring. During the interview, I mentioned that I’ve been balancing work and school, and I’m capable of managing both responsibilities effectively. Now, I’ve received a request for additional information for HR, and I noticed an update in my profile indicating that an offer is pending, but it’s for a technician role instead of the scientist position I applied for. The job description and working conditions are the same, but the title has changed, along with the educational requirements, PTO structure, and compensation model. I’m a bit puzzled and concerned about this change. I’m wondering if this technician role is a temporary position while I finish my degree, and if I would transition to the scientist role automatically upon graduation. I’ve prepared a list of questions to ask when they contact me about the offer, particularly about the specifics of the transition and how it affects pay and benefits. Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d appreciate any insights or advice.

    Job title: scientist

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    I was recently terminated from my role due to misconduct, but the specifics of the situation are being kept internal by my former employer. I'm preparing for a second round of interviews and need to explain my departure. It's important to note that my termination wasn't related to my job performance or responsibilities, and the misconduct didn't harm anyone at the company. I'm considering how to address this in interviews. Should I mention it was an internal issue while emphasizing that it had no impact on my work? I'm also worried about how the lack of a reference from my previous boss might raise suspicions. Any advice on how to handle this would be greatly appreciated.

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