Graduate Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Caltech (California) with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Research Assistant roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Caltech (California) overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Caltech (California) as a Graduate Research Assistant according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Background check: 33%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Caltech (California) (Pasadena, CA) in Feb 2013
Interview
1 hour of Skype interview with a professor. I gave a presentation about my master study and my work experience. I had to prepare slides and gave an 1 hour presentation. The admission came after about 10 days after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What happens if you shrink transistor size? (e.g. leakage current)
I did not get an interview. The process is high dependent on the departments. Some departments such as bio may require onsite interview. Basically you need to get an excellent GPA, and very good research background, good recommendations to get admitted. I think the personal statement is very important. Contacting professors before submitting your application is helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
NA-I did not get an interview. The process is high dependent on the departments. Some departments such as bio may require onsite interview. Basically you need to get an excellent GPA, and very good research background, good recommendations to get admitted. I think the personal statement is very important. Contacting professors before submitting your application is helpful.
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caltech (California) (Pasadena, CA) in Dec 2008
Interview
The culture is very informal, the opposite of bureaucratic. The interview included a tour of campus, description of research topics, and an introduction to other graduate students and support staff. The application process typically does not include an interview, but one can be requested for those who are seriously candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Potential approaches to a partial differential equation