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US Department of Veterans Affairs Research Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
77.8% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Research Assistant

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process included a phone interview, followed by a one-on-one in-person interview, and then a subsequent interview with several staff members. These stages were spread out over many weeks. After this, I was told I would be an excellent fit and asked for references. Despite all the time and positive feedback, I never heard back, not even for a rejection.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • Tell me about your strengths.
  • What about your weaknesses?
  • What are you interested in personally?
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Research Assistant

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I reached out to a lab doing work I found interesting, and that kicked off the initial steps. Getting set up took a while, like nearly two months, because I was missing some clearances and the tech I needed to actually do the job. The actual interview though was pretty chill, just in one of the doctor's offices. He was a nice guy, and it felt casual but still professional.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • What makes you a good fit for our research team?
  • How did you find out about our research?
  • Tell me about your experience with veterans who have PTSD and other disorders.
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Research Fellow

Research · more than a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

after applying, there was a phone or in-person interview where we discussed our area of expertise with some psychologists. This process was pretty much the same at all the different locations. They were also pretty chill about scheduling the interview dates.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about a time you had difficulties with a supervisor?

US Department of Veterans Affairs Research Interview Questions

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Tell me about your experience with veterans who have PTSD and other disorders.

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Can you share an instance where you managed conflict at work?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 10 US Department of Veterans Affairs interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 66.7%
Technical 20%
Other 6.7%
Presentation 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30%
Average 50%
Difficult 20%

Candidate experience

Neutral 11.1%
Positive 77.8%
Negative 11.1%