Washington University in St. Louis Research Analyst interview experience

I sat down for about an hour and she asked directly why she should hire me. She flagged that my resume seemed a bit passive and that my earlier projects looked too simple, and her tone came across more critical than supportive. I still tried to explain my work clearly, and I ended up giving a 20-minute presentation during the interview.

Even with the dry, somewhat chilly start, she seemed to take the presentation seriously. It shifted the energy in the room toward my communication and how I could present research, and I felt like that helped me land closer to what she wanted. I didn’t get