Columbia University Research Analyst interview experience

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United StatesPosted Aug 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

Some of the interviews I had were incredibly low-friction and felt more like real conversations than structured screening.

In one situation, I directly contacted a professor and the interview ended up being quick and easy with the “expected” kinds of questions. In another, I spoke with the PI in a laidback way about the role and what I wanted out of it.

There were also moments that felt like early confirmation. One interview was so casual that the conversation basically ended with them letting me know I had the job on the spot, after they talked a bit about the project and asked about my current skills and what I hoped to do next. I also had a coffee-chat-style conversation where the lab professor outlined my

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