University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Analyst interview experience

I met directly with a professor (and it was essentially one round), and the whole focus was my general interest in their research and whether I seemed genuinely motivated to contribute.

I gave a quick self-introduction and then walked through my research background—more of a narrative than a deep technical explanation. The questions I got back were tied to my background and what I cared about, followed by a conversation about the position and the project. We also talked about responsibilities and what I would learn, and the professor’s attitude stayed positive and curious about me.

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