Boston University Research Analyst interview experience

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Boston, MAPosted Jun 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview started with a short, focused conversation that was mostly about technical skills and my previous experience.

It ran about 30 minutes, and I was interviewed by multiple PhD students along with a professor. We covered my background, and there was even a practical question about commuting to work.

In another similar round, the interview format was still centered on personal fit, but it included stronger emphasis on how my foundation matched the program. I presented a portfolio, talked through my interests and career plan with the professor, and got questions that probed the classes I’d taken and related topics to confirm my underlying knowledge.

There were also cases where the time commitment was

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