Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Michigan State University with 2.4 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 79.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 20 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Michigan State University overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Michigan State University as a Research Assistant according to 20 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Skills test: 15%
Background check: 12%
Phone interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 3%
Personality test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Interview
After an interview to the professor and post-doctoral scholar (in the horticulture department), I received and e-mail response. We corresponded briefly, and set and interview date. The interview took place in the laboratory, and I was asked about past experience, why I wanted to work in the lab, etc. All in all, a very laid back process that was lead by the post-doctorate scholar and another research associate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I don't recall exactly, however, a couple of questions were asked about laboratory procedures. Most were basic, such as understanding sterile technique.
I interviewed at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Interview
Two behavioral calls, recruiter invited me to the lab to check it out and speak with the head manager. They ended up giving me the offer in person which was pretty neat.
I interviewed at Michigan State University (Lansing, MI)
Interview
They asked what experience I’ve had prior to the interview. Overall, it was a very nice and easy going experience. The interviewer was kind and made me feel comfortable and more at ease. I did not feel pressured, I felt heard.
I applied online. I interviewed at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) in Mar 2024
Interview
It was very easy. I had a video call for 30 minutes. The interviewer was very nice. She asked the basic interview questions. We mainly talked about how I would define success and how I stay on track in school.