NORC at the University of Chicago Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NORC at the University of Chicago.
NORC at the University of Chicago
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process is quite long, involving six rounds. They tend to ask similar questions to see if you're a good fit for the company and the projects. The people are friendly, though some interviewers seemed to expect specific answers related to their own projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you describe yourself as more of a quantitative or qualitative researcher, and could you explain your reasoning?
NORC at the University of Chicago
Research Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process consisted of 3 consecutive rounds, each lasting about 2 hours. All interviews were conducted by members of the Public Health Department and potential collaborators. The first round involved two interviewers: an associate-level peer and a director. The second round had two senior directors, and the final round was with the VP of the Public Health Department. The interviews were primarily behavioral.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?
NORC at the University of Chicago
Research Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring manager reached out to me to apply to this position on their online portal. I had a brief 15 minute call with the hiring manager and was asked to submit a cover letter. I was then asked to interview with 5 different staff members through zoom. Each interview was 30 minutes long and they all took place in the same day. After my references were submitted, I didn’t hear back from the hiring manager for almost 2 weeks due to a project delay. I reached back out a month later and interviewed again with 2 more staff members and was offered the position.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- How do you manage your priorities when given multiple tasks?
- What attracts you to this particular company?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
NORC at the University of Chicago Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NORC at the University of Chicago interview reports.
“Can you tell me what kind of researcher you are, like quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods?”
Read reports →“What draws you to NORC?”
Read reports →“Of all your accomplishments, what are you most proud of?”
Read reports →“How would you approach conducting a qualitative analysis?”
Read reports →“What areas of research are you most interested in?”
Read report →“What is your experience level with statistical analysis software?”
Read report →“Would you describe yourself as more of a quantitative or qualitative researcher, and could you explain your reasoning?”
Read report →“How do you manage your priorities when given multiple tasks?”
Read report →“Could you tell me why you are interested in NORC and what your long-term career goals are?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 NORC at the University of Chicago interview reports.