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UC Berkeley Extension Research Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a UC Berkeley Extension Research Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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Behavioral & LeadershipStart here. 15 questions · ~120 min
Handling Feedback on Research MethodsEasy

Tests coachability and stakeholder management in response to feedback on research methodology, including how the candidate adapts and improves outcomes.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationDealing With AmbiguityUC Berkeley Extension
Explaining Statistical Work ClearlyEasy

Tests whether you can communicate statistical thinking clearly, own the analysis end-to-end, and adapt your message to different audiences.

interview preparationstatisticstechnical experienceUC Berkeley Extension
Handling Stakeholder Pushback on FindingsMedium

Tests conflict resolution and influence when a non-technical stakeholder challenges analytical findings.

Conflict ResolutionStakeholder ManagementCommunicationUC Berkeley Extension
Prioritizing Conflicting High-Stakes WorkEasy

Tests prioritization under pressure, stakeholder management, and ownership when multiple urgent requests compete for limited time.

Stakeholder ManagementOwnershipDealing With AmbiguityUC Berkeley Extension
Causal Inference for Public PolicyMedium

Tests understanding of causal inference principles and why they matter for policy evaluation.

Causal InferenceUC Berkeley Extension
Job-Training Program Data SourcesMedium

Tests ability to identify high-quality data sources for program evaluation and outcome measurement.

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Staying Current on Labor LawEasy

Tests ability to monitor and incorporate legal and economic changes into research modeling.

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