Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Virginia Commonwealth University with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Virginia Commonwealth University overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Virginia Commonwealth University as a Research Assistant according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Drug test: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Background check: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) in Sep 2015
Interview
The interview process may be rigorous depending on the level you are applying for. Some questions will focus on your aspirations and you may have to work through some scenarios and gice responses that apply.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your long term goals and where does this role fit?
good overall. Asked few questions regarding research and teaching experience and approved my scholarship following the conclusion of the interview. Highly recommend reaching out to advisors through email. Thank you
Spoke with researcher and colleagues. Talked about research program, pros and cons. Short term and long term positions in the department. Reviewed clinical and laboratory research. Discussed publications and goals.
1:1 interview with faculty member. Very straightforward, It pertain to my academic experience My technical ability and a few questions about my hours. The faculty member that I interviewed with was very laid-back and straightforward with respect to the job that I would be performing.