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Research Foundation of State University New York Research Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Research Foundation of State University New York.

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Research Assistant

Research · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

Recruiters and managers like it when you use the STAR method to answer questions. It's a good way for them to see your skills and experience really fast. It helps them see what you did, what you were supposed to do, how you did it, and what happened. It keeps you focused.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe an instance where you simplified a complex problem?
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Research Foundation of State University New York

Research Assistant

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview process was tough, really focusing on how I'd apply research, my knowledge of materials, and my past skills. It was in three rounds, with questions that got harder as they went along, all based on my resume. They wanted someone with both experimental and theoretical knowledge.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your years of experience?
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Research Foundation of State University New York

Research Assistant

Research

Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

You had to take qualifier exams. Depending on how well you did and what research you were interested in, you'd then talk to professors. If it was a good fit, you'd join the research group. This was a bit hard because, as a student, you were expected to understand high-level research, which is obviously expected of a Ph.D.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are you looking for a long-term commitment?

Research Foundation of State University New York Research Interview Questions

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Can you describe an instance where you simplified a complex problem?

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Tell me about your program and how this role will be beneficial for you.

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Tell me about your last academic and professional projects.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Research Foundation of State University New York interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 71.4%
Technical 28.6%

Interview difficulty

Easy 33.3%
Average 33.3%
Difficult 33.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 66.7%
Neutral 33.3%