Columbia University Research Analyst interview experience

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New York, NYPosted Oct 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I didn’t get a traditional multi-stage process so much as a direct, conversation-first path.

The professor led the decision-making through a quick phone discussion, and we talked about my research experience and publication history, then I was asked to submit my resume to the department as the next step.

The whole thing felt decisive and straightforward rather than drawn out: the core of the interview was getting my story and background understood, then moving rapidly into the paperwork that followed. By the end, it culminated in an offer.

Even with how simple it was, it still felt aligned with what they cared about most—my experience in the research area and whether I could

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