Michigan State University·Research Analyst

Michigan State University Research Analyst interview experience

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Lansing, MIPosted Jan 2022 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview path was heavily PI-driven, and it had a personal, direct feel.

I had a one-on-one phone or online conversation where the questions centered on my research and why I liked the position, and there were also practical details like availability and even salary rank in the conversation. They asked me to talk about my current research and connect it to longer-term and short-term goals.

Another part of the process that matched the same style was how much they wanted to hear me think about the bigger picture, not just recite facts. Overall it felt like they were trying to learn whether my work direction aligned with what they needed next, and once I answered

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