Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at SEIU with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 43.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 54 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SEIU overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SEIU as a Research Associate according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 25%
Skills test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Presentation: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SEIU in Aug 2013
Interview
I applied through the SEIU's website, and was contacted by an HR person to take an online test a few days later. They advised that the test would take about 90 minutes and I would need a calculator.
The test was fairly straightforward, but was it like going back to high school for a bit. Weighted averages, percent increases, etc. It did take me almost the entire required time I believe.
Two days later I was contacted to set up a phone interview. I was also asked to send in a writing sample. The phone interview was fairly straightforward and lasted about 30 minutes. I was asked about my experience and my interest in this kind of job, which would be researching corporations to support union organizers' work.
I was contacted about a week later with their decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The actual interview was pretty straightforward, but the online test was definitely a blast from the past.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at SEIU
Interview
First, this process happened while SEIU headquarter workers were being denied a seat at the bargaining table by SEIU (a settlement has now been reached). Had I known, I never would have applied for this job.
Interview process included an exam that felt like a standardized math test, a series of interviews, and a scenario analysis and stakeholder summary.
One interviewer was very engaging and we had a good rapport. The other interviewer never made any effort -- barely even looked up during our conversation and seemed incredibly bored and checked out. Met twice with this person and it was the same both times. Unfortunately, that person would have been my direct manager.
Overall, they didn't convey an encouraging and positive environment during the interview process. My initial impression of working here was that it would be very top-down and not collaborative. Even in the interviews, it felt like they were trying to catch me out if it didn't fit exactly what they were looking for. There was no real room for discussion. Had I received an offer, I probably would have turned it down due to these concerns.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be prepared to answer questions about hypothetical scenarios that show how research supports organizing efforts.
The interview consisted of an initial phone screen with the research director and direct supervisor, a second interview with additional research associates from other campaigns, and a final in-person interview with campaign higher ups.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some challenges and opportunities in the campaign?