University of Michigan Research Analyst interview experience

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Ann Arbor, MIPosted Dec 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I heard the University of Michigan process described as rigorous and highly competitive, and honestly that matched what it felt like to me.

It wasn’t framed as a quick, straightforward interview—there was a sense of a large pool of very strong people all going after the same opportunity.

What stood out was the pressure that came with that environment. I was reminded that it could involve more than just how “sharp” my profile looked on paper, with politics and connections playing a role alongside knowledge. I didn’t feel like the process was personal or warm in the way some research chats are; instead, it left me feeling kind of marginalized and invisible as I tried to stand out among so many capable applicants.

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