Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at RAND with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 87% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 39 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RAND overall takes an average of 50 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RAND as a Research Assistant according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Background check: 22%
Skills test: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Drug test: 6%
Group panel interview: 6%
Other: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at RAND (Santa Monica, CA) in Apr 2014
Interview
The interview process involved a full day of multiple interviews with research staff on site in California: 3 interviews in the morning, a lunch, then 3 interviews in the afternoon. I was asked about my interests, what drew me to RAND, my research, and what I'd like to accomplish after my term (RAs are hired for a specified period of time).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at RAND? What are your specific research interests at RAND?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at RAND
Interview
Applied online. Took about 2 months to hear back. Contacted for an interview and to schedule 4-6 hours on one day. Interview pushed back by RAND two weeks. Heard interview schedule the night before. 1.5 hours of info sessions, 3 interviews. Two with more senior researchers (30 min each) and one with current RA (45 min). 15min-1 hour breaks in between interviews. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Seemed more like a vibe check.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What kind of research methods are you familiar with?
Several rounds of interview first with manager, then with researchers. Process was very long but typical. Also took a test before the interview. Researchers were really nice asked about previous and current research experiences.
Submitted my CV, Cover Letter and writing sample. I went through 2 rounds of interviews with Rand. The second round was back to back calls with the research leader followed by HR.