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 2 months. I interviewed at RAND (Washington, DC) in Apr 2014
Interview
The hiring process was very straightforward. I applied online, was contacted within three weeks about coming to DC for an interview, and interviewed the next month for the position. The interview was conducted over the course of one day, with 8 30-minute one-on-one interviews with research directors, as well as a lunch with individuals who had the position for which I applied. I was very impressed by everyone who interviewed me and found the process smooth and enjoyable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked by several interviews to name specific projects/reports published by RAND and analyze their content, as well as provide my own opinion on the research.
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.