How did you find out about this position?
Why are you interested in working as a research assistant?
What are your long-term career goals?
Why do you want to work for this organization?
Describe a time you overcame a challenge at work.
What are your greatest strengths?
What skills are you working to improve?
Tell me about your hobbies.
How would previous colleagues or classmates describe you?
What do you find interesting about research assistance?
I applied through university. I interviewed at Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Interview
A 45-minute Zoom interview with three additional team members, focused on discussing role responsibilities, workflow collaboration, problem-solving approaches, and assessing overall team fit and communication style. Followed up then knew I got the offer.
Just sending the professor you interested. And then, if they are not replying, you will just need to politely add a follow-up message. Then if the professor interested you, they will have a coffee chat with you
Application
I applied through university. I interviewed at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in Aug 2025
Interview
I applied online, then i got an offer for an interview in person. The interview was 30 mins, they asked about my background and my experiences and weeks later i got the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your experience working with incarcerated individuals