ORAU Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at ORAU.
ORAU
Reward Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It wasn't my favorite process, but I did appreciate their patience and the time they gave me to think, which was a big plus. I liked how straightforward it was, though it was challenging at times.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you erred at work and how you corrected it?
- Describe a time you had a disagreement with your supervisor and how you handled it.
ORAU
Network Administrator
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a 1-hour chat with HR about the benefits, where they asked me about 5 situational questions, the kind you see everywhere online. Then, I had a longer interview with the hiring manager, which included 3 technical questions and mostly behavioral ones. After waiting for 6 weeks, they decided to close the job.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What are the most common behavioral questions found on YouTube interview guides?
- Tell me about a time you faced a difficult technical challenge and how you overcame it.
- Describe a situation where you had to manage a network outage. What steps did you take?
ORAU
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview was virtual and involved a few phone calls and a recorded section. It was pretty straightforward and fast, and I got an offer within about two weeks. You don't interview with the people you'd actually be working with in the lab; HR from ORAU handles the interviews. My supervisor made it clear they had no part in the hiring decision, so it's a good idea to research your potential colleagues beforehand to make sure it's a good fit.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you talk about your experience that relates to this role?
ORAU
Budgeting Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied through LinkedIn for a different position, recruiter contacted me asked me to complete video interview and officially apply through the organizations website because she had two days to select a candidate. A few days later, I sent a 'thank you' email and the recruiter informed me that there was another opening in my area (Budgeting position) asked me to once again complete the application and the video interview. About a week later, I received an email from a different recruiter who advised me to contact my references and let them know that they would be contacted very soon. Needless to say that has been weeks ago and they haven't contacted neither myself nor my references. With the time spent applying and interviewing a simple rejection letter would be appreciated.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Interview questions were pretty standard.
ORAU Interview Questions
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“How do you feel about using Microsoft Office software like Excel and PowerPoint?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join ORAU?”
Read reports →“Have you used Bootstrap before?”
Read reports →“Are you open to relocating?”
Read reports →“How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple urgent requests?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on working in person, given that COVID is still a concern?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to manage a network outage. What steps did you take?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on research ideas?”
Read report →“What are the most common behavioral questions found on YouTube interview guides?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 ORAU interview reports.