The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) in Dec 2011
Interview
The interview consisted of 2 Skype interviews within the period of a week. I interview with my direct supervisors and had no contact with HR during the interview phase. As such the questions were based on my experience in the field and my skillet. There were none of the typical HR styled hypothetical questions. It was a very straightforward interview process. It was about 2 weeks from the last interview to me receiving the offer. Work atmosphere is a good blend of private and public sector attitudes making it work with a good pace but with out the feeling of needless paper-pushing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I noticed on your academic transcript that you struggled in __________ classes. Would you explain how you got these grades and how you would improve?
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2013
Interview
Very easy and casual interview with tour of the lab. I interviewed with the lab manager, then met the other members of the group. It was very laid back and enjoyable.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern University in Apr 2008
Interview
Had an initial interview with PI who was screening multiple candidates, was then called back for a final interview where I was offered the job. I was asked questions about previous job skills that I had acquired that related to the job I was interviewing for. Nothing challenging or off the wall.
Research Technician II applicants have rated the interview process at Northwestern University with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Technician II roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northwestern University overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northwestern University as a Research Technician II according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 40%
One on one interview: 40%
Phone interview: 20%
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