Research Associate 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 56% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 9 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 Associate according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 44%
Phone interview: 22%
Background check: 11%
Other: 11%
Presentation: 11%
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the whole process was long/unnecessary with 2 interviews one virtual and other in person after one week with the same questions asked over & over again. Both of the interviews were with the same person only.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you comfortable working with mouses? kept asking this same question multiples times
I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia University in Oct 2024
Interview
I was contacted by the principal investigator for an interview. During the interview, he went over the role and the current study. Asking relevant questions about qualifications and experience. Also, about proficiency in specific statistical analysis and data entry programs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and your past research experiences
I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
No interview, for my application just needed to submit written statement. Written statement was about 3 pages long regarding why I wanted to work in research and what I could contribute to the campus.