UC Davis·Research Analyst

UC Davis Research Analyst interview experience

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Davis, CAPosted Aug 2018 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview felt less like an exam and more like a conversation to see whether I could function as a steady assistant in the lab.

I stopped by a professor’s office and there weren’t even formal questions—just an easy chat about myself and my knowledge of the markets. After I came across as friendly, normal, and capable of following through, I was effectively offered the position right on the spot. The professor’s focus was mainly on whether I could complete the research.

In another similarly low-friction interview, the process was very informal and emphasized soft skills: team work, professionalism, and being a self-starter with persistence. They also wanted to hear that I was genuinely interested in the research, not

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