Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Westat with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 46% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Westat overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Westat as a Research Associate according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Group panel interview: 23%
One on one interview: 19%
Background check: 15%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Westat
Interview
Typically 3-4 calls, 15-45 minutes each. HR screening, hiring manager, panel of 2-3 people in peer roles, sometimes upper management. Questions aimed assessing your experience and thought process. Generally pretty straightforward, nothing tricky.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a research project you've worked on.
There were 4 rounds of interviews with various members of the research team that asked about my experience that was relevant to the role. The first interview with with the HR representative and the rest of the interviews were with 1 or 2 members of the research team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses?
I met with several, friendly managers and directors. I had the chance to tell them more about myself, learn more about the company, and answer specific questions about potential roles.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about your familiarity with Excel?