Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at RAND with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 87% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 39 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RAND overall takes an average of 50 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RAND as a Research Assistant according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Background check: 22%
Phone interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Group panel interview: 6%
Other: 6%
Drug test: 6%
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The process took 2 months. I interviewed at RAND (Cambridge, England)
Interview
Did not get an interview - but would like to comment on my experience as an applicant.
It seems there is no updating/feedback process in place. After calling up multiple times to get status updates on my application it still was not possible to receive information about whether I was being considered or even a simple update on the process. I was told to hear from them but nothing came from it.
I can understand that application processes can take longer, but I think the overall process would improve if applicants would be kept informed; especially since they also have to meet many requirements, e.g.: providing a writing sample.
If an applicant puts time and effort in an application, I think RAND (Cambridge branch) should do the same.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at RAND
Interview
Applied online. Took about 2 months to hear back. Contacted for an interview and to schedule 4-6 hours on one day. Interview pushed back by RAND two weeks. Heard interview schedule the night before. 1.5 hours of info sessions, 3 interviews. Two with more senior researchers (30 min each) and one with current RA (45 min). 15min-1 hour breaks in between interviews. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Seemed more like a vibe check.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What kind of research methods are you familiar with?
Several rounds of interview first with manager, then with researchers. Process was very long but typical. Also took a test before the interview. Researchers were really nice asked about previous and current research experiences.
Submitted my CV, Cover Letter and writing sample. I went through 2 rounds of interviews with Rand. The second round was back to back calls with the research leader followed by HR.