Graduate Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Columbia University with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 90% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Research Assistant roles take an average of 27 days to get hired, when considering 22 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Columbia University overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Columbia University as a Graduate Research Assistant according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Skills test: 20%
Phone interview: 17%
Background check: 17%
Group panel interview: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Presentation: 3%
Drug test: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jan 2025
Interview
Going over the resume, had similar ML particularly - Natural Language Processing sentiment analysis background hence chit chatting about project requirements and role fit with the 20 hours PT working hours commitment and collaboration with the broader team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Relevant project experience and latest AI knowledge.
I applied through the Columbia University federal work study job posting site. I interviewed and received an offer shortly after. The interview was short and typical. The process was simple and easy.
Very encouraging and fair. I was asked relevant questions to my degree. My advisor provided me clear expectations for my program. I was asked questions related to DSP and ML.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
Interview with project coordinator. Will ask about your previous research experience and why you are interested in the study. Usually one to two interviews, depending on the study and position.