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%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Presentation: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Feb 2011
Interview
Recruited and flown to NYC. They paid for dinner and activities around the city. Interviewed professors and toured the facilities. Over all it was very enjoyable. The whole process took three days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of research are you interested in doing?
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.