Penn State·Research Analyst

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University Park, PAPosted Oct 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had interviews that were mostly about getting a real read on me as a person, not just my technical background.

I met with the professor in a relaxed, one-on-one format where we reviewed what my background looked like and what responsibilities I’d have. The conversation covered my goals, my personality, and the kind of contributions I could make.

A lot of the questions were behavioral, framed around past experiences and how they would translate into how I’d spend my time at Penn State. One discussion even included expectations around fit with the environment and what interested me beyond the obvious—there was a reminder to know the history of the university as well.

There was also a practical side: I

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