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Updated Nov 16, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Engineering at MIT
Posted Nov 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 (took a day)
They ask me to tell about my projects, and ask some questions about the projects. They also ask me some behavior questions. For example, have you done projects in a group. What did you act in a group. When you find some problems in project, what did you slvoe these problems.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Intern at MIT
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2+ weeks)
I received two interviews by phone. Then a skills test that was not very difficult, and finally 2 more interviews with project managers.
During the interview I had the opportunity to ask questions and take a small tour by the facilities.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Drug Test.
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PhD Student at MIT
Posted Sep 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2009 in Cambridge, MA (took 3 days)
Interview about prior research experience and academic interest. Discussions about future funding opportunities in various labs affiliated with the PhD program.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation: this is an interview for a PhD program
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at MIT
Posted Jul 17, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 in Cambridge, MA (took 3 days)
Based on prior presentations at conferences, one on one interview and advisor recommendations.
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Negotiation Details
As a postdoctoral candidate during a down economy, there was no negotiating.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Administrative Assistant II at MIT
Posted Jul 2, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Cambridge, MA (took a day)
Rule #1: Sign up with a staffing agency. Find out what agencies the school you want to work at utilizes and sign up with them. This was the key component of getting the great position that I have. The agency will help you tweak your resume, etc. Working with them really serves as a pre-interview.
MIT is looking for people who know their stuff. Make sure you have some background in Academia and emphasize your ability to work cross-departmentally. Eventually everyone works together so you have to be a team player.
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Negotiation Details
I recommend finding out how much other people in a similar position make before you accept a salary offer because they like to low ball you. You can also negotiate other perks like "flex-time" in the summer and flexible hours during regular work weeks. Make sure the manager is very clear in what your job responsibilities will be before you accept the job. That way, if they want to add onto your duties later you can make sure you are compensated properly.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Research Assistant at MIT
Posted Mar 30, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took a day)
Described the project that will worked on, benefits, job responsibilities
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Assistant Staff at MIT
Posted Jan 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took a day)
At the interview were checked my skills. I was asked about my interes and my communication skills.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Quantitative Analyst at MIT
Posted Nov 22, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Cambridge, MA (took a day)
It was an online application and telephone interview
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Scientist at MIT
Posted Nov 16, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took 2 weeks)
it is pretty simple, a few technical questions
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
not much
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Research Assistant at MIT
Posted Sep 21, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 1 week)
A one on one meeting to discuss responsibilities, experience, and expectations.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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