I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at RAND (Arlington, VA) in July 2009
Interview
I applied online in December 2008 and got a call from RAND in the spring of 2009. I was interviewed over the phone, then had to pass a computer-based test on my skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, typing, proofreading, etc. I passed and got a second call to come in for an interview. Three researchers interviewed me, each separately; all three of them were very enthusiastic and cordial. A few days later I got an offer which I couldn't refuse. RAND offers great benefits (health insurance, 15 vacation days a year, retirement plan) and has a very friendly work environment.
It was very tedious involving passing a two hour microsoft office and admin exam. then nearly 4 hours of interviews over a span of two days with each team member.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you were successful? Tell me about yourself? Are you willing to commit two years to this position?
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at RAND (Washington, DC)
Interview
I completed 6 interviews for one position. I was then scheduled to do another 2 for a second position. I’ve done a total of 8. I was ghosted and not even sent a rejection letter. Please don’t waste your time if you’re seeking a professional company that values your time. You’ve been warned. Everyone I interviewed with was white. I did not see any diversity either.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at RAND in Oct 2016
Interview
I applied for the position online, and received a call/phone screening from the Operations Manager the next day. The call was very casual and its purpose seemed mainly to confirm my interest/compatibility with the position. I was then requested to complete a skills exam, which tested clerical proofreading and familiarity with several Microsoft Office programs. After passing these I was offered a phone interview, which consisted of two 30-minute interviews, and was conducted about a week after my initial application. The final stages involved two 30-minute in-person interviews, and a background/reference check. I was offered the position about three weeks after submitting my application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would be your priorities in making travel arrangements for an employee?
What would you do if two employees asked you to complete a task for the same deadline, which you wouldn't be able to meet?