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      Research Assistant Interview

      May 10, 2019
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Chicago, IL
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2018

      Interview

      I applied through the Northwestern HR page. I was emailed about a week later about setting up a brief phone interview, which took place another week later. The next day I was invited for an in-person interview the following day. After not hearing back for several weeks, I inquired and was informed I did not get the position.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your experience with recruiting clinical research subjects?
      1 Answer

      Other Research Assistant interview reviews for Northwestern University

      Research Assistant Interview

      Apr 3, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Chicago, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)

      Interview

      I was contacted to complete a phone screening with an HR representative. A month later, I was contacted for a behavioral interview, and afterward went through referrals and recommendations, and then was offered the position

      Research Assistant Interview

      Mar 2, 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Chicago, IL
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2025

      Interview

      phone call for 15 minutes with a lab manager, asking questions about relevant experience, research interest and future direction, also have opportunity to ask questions about the project in the lab

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      past experience on previous study on cv
      Answer question

      Research Assistant Interview

      Jun 19, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Evanston, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

      Interview

      Asked questions regarding research experience, asked to discuss things apart from resume. Spoke particularly about experience with language in a social context. Discussed why I wanted the position and spoke about interest in sociolinguistics, experience with creating language, participating in spelling bees, taking sociolinguistic coursework. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What makes you a good candidate for this position?
      Answer question

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