I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at UC San Diego (San Diego, CA) in May 2013
Interview
Going through essential tasks and checking for competency. Asked basic questions about knowledge of job requirements and background for position. Easy and informal interview that lasted maybe an hour. Easy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Fastest way to pipette 1500 uL of solution with 1000 uL pipetter.
The interview was conducted over zoom and felt more like a conversation. I felt comfortable. I was asked about my prior experiences, what I wanted to learn, and my career goals
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at UC San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
Interview
Simple process. Enthusiasm, and interest is of utmost importance. I applied for a biology research assistant position. Your experience will largely depend on the research lab you join. Depending on group, some work experience is necessary. Class experience can sometimes substitute for experience, but you should do well in your classes!
Undergraduate Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at UC San Diego with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Undergraduate Research Assistant roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at UC San Diego overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at UC San Diego as a Undergraduate Research Assistant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 80%
Skills test: 20%
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