University of Toronto Research Analyst interview experience

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Toronto, ONPosted Nov 2018 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After applying, the professor scheduled an interview with me.

During the meeting, they briefly went over my resume first, then asked domain-specific questions tied to my background.

They also talked me through their research and projects, so the conversation had two directions: they assessed me, and they helped me understand what the work looked like. I felt like the interview wasn’t just evaluation—it was also an introduction, which made it easier to connect my interests to their plans. The atmosphere felt academic and engaged. When I think about it now, the resume review plus domain questions made it feel grounded, not generic, and that helped me

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