SRI International Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SRI International.
SRI International
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After a phone screening, I went through 3 interviews. I'm currently 6 weeks out and still waiting to hear back. The first interview was general questions, and the subsequent ones focused on behavioral questions like 'describe a time when...'. They place a big emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and the STAR Method is highly expected and used.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of how you've incorporated diversity and inclusion into your work?
SRI International
Research Associate
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Started with a phone screen, then a call with the hiring manager. After that, I went to their headquarters in Menlo Park, CA for an in-person interview. Everyone was really nice, though some interviewers kept telling me I should get a PhD instead of actually asking interview questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you answer some basic questions about your resume?
- Can you discuss the data sheets for EllSA analysis?
SRI International
Research Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a phone screen with HR, then a Zoom interview with some junior and senior researchers. After that, I had another follow-up with HR. They said I'd hear back the next week about references or if they went with another candidate. This happened for about 4 weeks, with the same message each week. I eventually stopped asking and never heard back. The whole thing was handled really unprofessionally, making me not want to work there again.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your research background?
SRI International Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SRI International interview reports.
“What's your go-to default browser?”
Read reports →“Explain something complicated in 5 minutes, anything like a religion or a system.”
Read reports →“Who inspires you or who do you look up to?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss the data sheets for EllSA analysis?”
Read reports →“Do you enjoy writing research papers?”
Read report →“What's something you've succeeded at that you wouldn't want to experience again?”
Read report →“What is your experience with qualitative and quantitative research?”
Read report →“Tell me about the best and worst relationships you've had with people in school or at work.”
Read report →“Describe a time you overcame obstacles to reach a goal.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 SRI International interview reports.