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 3 months. I interviewed at RAND in Jul 2014
Interview
I was contacted about 2 months after I applied online. When I went to RAND, I spoke with a series of research scientists and was asked to discuss my thesis, the writing sample I had submitted, and talk through my research experience. Everyone was very friendly, it wasn't a normal behavioral interview at all. I had a lot of friendly conversations about my interests and experience. I also had lunch with current employees in the position I was applying for. It was a very nice experience all-around; I was disappointed not to receive the offer a month later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to explain why I chose specific statistical analyses in the data analysis section of my thesis. I wrote it and spent a lot of time on it, so I didn't struggle responding. The research scientist asked detailed follow up questions about specific analyses I mentioned.
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.