Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Columbia University with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 91% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 58 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 Research Assistant according to 58 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 34%
Phone interview: 19%
Skills test: 10%
Drug test: 8%
Presentation: 7%
Group panel interview: 6%
Background check: 6%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
One interview with a panel of three lab workers after a 30 minute phone call. Was a mix of technical questions and my personal interest in the job. Interview for lab based position.
It was a straightforward process and asked mostly background and experience related questions. Be able to share relevant details about your past experiences and how it relates to the role.
Processes are long and very meticulous.series of interviews required. Although for the team I work for is small, I was required to interview with 3 different people plus an extensive and detailed review of my references
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Career goals and how my role would be significant for it