American Institutes for Research·Research Analyst

American Institutes for Research Research Analyst interview experience

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Washington, DCPosted Mar 2015 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a research analyst-style role with multiple steps over about three to four months, and the overall feel was friendly and well supported (including travel).

HR screen — I talked with an HR representative about why I wanted AIR, why this position, and salary expectations.
Researcher phone round / follow-up materials — I discussed my background and work history with an experienced researcher; in one path, I also had to email an independently written research piece after the first chat.
Onsite interview — I traveled to D.C. (airfare and lodging covered) for a longer session with about 6–7 people in ~2.5–3.5 hours, starting/ending with HR and meeting the director or program leadership.
What I was asked — the themes were my

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