American Institutes for Research·Research Analyst

American Institutes for Research Research Analyst interview experience

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United StatesPosted May 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for the Research Analyst role and the hardest part wasn’t the questions—it was the lack of clarity and follow-through across a prolonged process.

Recruiter screen — An initial phone call, but stages often took a long time to schedule.
Waiting between stages — I repeatedly had to follow up; in one case the timeline stretched for months with no updates.
Extra paperwork / forms — When interviews progressed, I still had to complete additional forms that overlapped with what I already submitted.
Inconsistent interviewing experience — Some interviews felt disorganized, with interviewers unclear on process or the role, and communication remained minimal. Outcome: I did not receive an offer, and my takeaway was that

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