I interviewed at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
Interview
The GMU RA selection is a high-effort, multi-step marathon. It begins with a detailed written application and references. If you pass the initial screening, you are invited to a two-part interview day:
Individual Interview: A 20–30 minute panel session with Resident Directors and current RAs. They use standard behavioral questions (STAR method) focusing on community, diversity, and conflict.
Group Process: A 2-hour "fishbowl" observation where you and other candidates solve puzzles or plan events while staff take notes on your social dynamics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A 2-hour "fishbowl" observation where you and other candidates solve puzzles or plan events while staff take notes on your social dynamics.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) in Dec 2019
Interview
It is a panel interview so making sure to keep your attention to everyone on the panel is important. Eye contact can speak volumes and having a positive attitude seems to be a great way to keep the conversation light.
Resident Advisor (RA) applicants have rated the interview process at George Mason University with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Resident Advisor (RA) roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at George Mason University overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at George Mason University as a Resident Advisor (RA) according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Background check: 17%
Personality test: 17%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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