Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Michigan State University with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 79.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 72 days to get hired, when considering 8 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 Associate according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Drug test: 17%
Background check: 17%
Skills test: 8%
One on one interview: 8%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) in Apr 2015
Interview
Applied online, then a lengthy process to hear about the interview. They scheduled an interview with a group of people, then a second with the direct people that I will be working with.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We think you are overqualified for this position. Please explain why you are not.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Michigan State University in Dec 2023
Interview
Very short behavioral questions about myself and group interview about how we would respond to certain situations. It was a little nerve wracking but was worth it! Just take your time and breathe
Awesome Place to work with amazing health benefits for parents and the family. Better than the University of Michigan in terms of the research environment and how people behave around you in general
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Field-specific phone discussion followed by lab meeting
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Michigan State University (Durham, NC) in Jun 2020
Interview
PI gave a phone call interview and ask several questions and ask why you like this position and offer the salary rank. I also did some description about my current research.