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Simon Fraser UniversityCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Simon Fraser University interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10Based on 181 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Simon Fraser University: what each round tests.

Research Analyst

At a glance

4.4/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 32% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
181
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Simon Fraser University interview?

Aggregated from 181 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy36%
Medium55%
Hard10%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
73%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

133 offers across 181 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
79%positive
Positive 79%Neutral 15%Negative 6%
Reports by year
21
15
28
15
3
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What Simon Fraser University actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Python
96%
Data analysis
92%
Quantitative research methods
88%
Qualitative research methods
85%
Statistical analysis
81%
C programming language
77%
Programming skills (general)
74%
Software tools for research
70%
Proposal writing (research proposals)
66%
Microcontrollers
62%
Performance evaluation / system performance metrics
59%
Research project comprehension
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03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Simon Fraser University interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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04 · FAQ

Simon Fraser University interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Simon Fraser University interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Simon Fraser University interviews as medium, based on 181 reported interviews. About 73% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

What topics does Simon Fraser University test in interviews?

Simon Fraser University interviews most often cover Python, Data analysis, Quantitative research methods, Qualitative research methods, and Statistical analysis. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Simon Fraser University?

Dataford has interview guides for 1 role at Simon Fraser University, including Research Analyst.

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