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based on 2 ratings - Updated May 29, 2025
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Pacific Institute as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Researcher and Research Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Researcher and Research Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Pacific Institute takes an average of 30 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Research Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Research Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
30 minute phone screening interview with a recruiter. Mostly standard questions were asked, like describing you biggest strengths and weaknesses. There wasn't much time at the end to ask questions, but I emailed the recruiter with some questions afterward.
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What is your experience with water reuse research?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pacific Institute
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It was a three step process. The first was with the recently-hired HR manager, who was great, transparent and upfront. The second was with the hiring manager/would-be supervisor and one other colleague. It was a conversational interview, no assignments yet. I noticed some red flags during this second interview - I was constantly interrupted and corrected for small things (like a mispronunciation or use of a word the interviewer didn't like). My question about the further details about the strategy of the program was brushed off because "it was on the website", but I needed to further explain things stated in my resume and cover letter. I really think this was a reflection of the interviewer and not of the organization as a whole. I did make it to the final interview, where I needed to showcase a presentation; the have a good policy that allows interviewees to use a relevant presentation that they already have on hand from work or school, so I did not need to make a new one. This final interview involved those who interviewed me in the second interview plus a director. At the end of the interview, I was prematurely asked to send the HR manager my references, because in the end, I was not offered the position.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Tell me about a time when you used deep listening skills.