Applied Research Mathematician applicants have rated the interview process at National Security Agency with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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- Started with an application submission
- Contacted by Recruiter
- Had to submit requisite materials (standard): letters of recommendation, etc.
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Recruiters very helpful, tactful and respectful.
Paperwork is a chore, but isn't the worst -- don't lie.
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Had to take some tests; topics I didn't think would be tested. Interesting tests, good if you're used to thinking abstractly (math, CS and physics majors good at theory easily could shine here)
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Lot of things asked during the paperwork, documentation needed to be provided for obvious reasons. Extremely thorough.
It is very long process and you just need to be patient. You need to plan very well, so you do not need to stress out waiting for your outcome of your interview.