I applied in-person. I interviewed at Northwestern University
Interview
The interview process for research assistants is basically all behavioral. The Principal Investigator of the lab (PI) really just wants to see that you are interested in the work of the lab, and that you're intellectually curious. If you show (or fake) commitment, that's all that you need! They truly just are looking for people thirsty for knowledge, and so it isn't anything to stress over.
I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)
Interview
I was contacted to complete a phone screening with an HR representative. A month later, I was contacted for a behavioral interview, and afterward went through referrals and recommendations, and then was offered the position
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2025
Interview
phone call for 15 minutes with a lab manager, asking questions about relevant experience, research interest and future direction, also have opportunity to ask questions about the project in the lab
I applied through university. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Interview
Asked questions regarding research experience, asked to discuss things apart from resume. Spoke particularly about experience with language in a social context. Discussed why I wanted the position and spoke about interest in sociolinguistics, experience with creating language, participating in spelling bees, taking sociolinguistic coursework. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you a good candidate for this position?
