Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Research Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, I had to give a quick intro about myself. Then, they asked about my future plans and how being part of the research group would help me get there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your motivation for joining our research group?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was one interview, and everyone was really friendly, which made the whole thing go super smoothly. This was for a volunteer research position, so I'm not sure how it differs for paid roles. They asked basic questions that are pretty standard for most interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Research Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I talked to everyone in the lab, the PI too. They were curious about my background like my major, school, and GPA. They also asked about my past experiences and what I plan to do in the future, like grad school and what specific programs or concentrations I'm looking into. They said they could train me and were happy I could start right away.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your future goals and where do you see yourself in the future?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Research Interview Questions
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“What are your future goals and where do you see yourself in the future?”
Read reports →“What's your motivation for joining our research group?”
Read reports →“What makes you a suitable candidate for this role?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your previous experiences and your ability to perform certain laboratory techniques.”
Read reports →Formats, difficulty and experience
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