Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Research Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were five 30-minute sessions where they asked about research experience, coursework, and programming skills. Then there was one 30-minute session discussing a data problem, asking what problems were encountered, what insights were found from the data, and what other ways the data set could be analyzed.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you describe a research project you were involved in?
- Tell me about a research project you worked on.
- Walk me through your research experience.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a super quick interview with just four questions. The interviewer was really pleasant, but she didn't offer much feedback or build on my responses, so I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you discuss your previous research experiences?
- Are there any questions you have regarding the research?
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Weeks after applying online, I got a call from HR to set up a phone interview for that same afternoon. It was about 30 minutes. The interviewer, an economist, explained the job, asked about my interests and future goals, and asked some pretty deep questions about my resume and experience. It seemed to go well, and they hinted at another interview. A few days later, another HR person called to schedule an in-person interview a few days out. Once we picked a time, I got an email detailing the interview process and who I'd meet. It turned out to be a series of interviews with different people in the department. First, 30 minutes with two senior economists, then 30 minutes with two junior economists, then 30 minutes with two RAs where they gave me a sheet of info and asked how I'd use it to set up a regression, then 30 minutes with the department head, and finally a quick chat with HR. Everyone was really nice, no tricky questions, but they did ask detailed questions about my research and statistical software experience. I think I did okay, but I probably just didn't have the experience level they needed.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why did you not have an RA position during your time in school?
- Why didn't you have an RA position when you were in school?
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago interview reports.
“How else could you have analyzed the given data set?”
Read reports →“What conclusions did you draw from the data?”
Read reports →“Why did you not have an RA position during your time in school?”
Read reports →“Why didn't you have an RA position when you were in school?”
Read reports →“Are there any questions you have regarding the research?”
Read report →“Can you describe an economics research project you were involved in?”
Read report →“What relevant coursework have you completed?”
Read report →“Can you describe a research project you were involved in?”
Read report →“What programming skills do you possess?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago interview reports.