I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Schulman Ronca in Oct 2013
Interview
The interview process was average. Nothing quite challenging. I met with 3 people, we talked about research, their jobs, company culture, etc. Their description of the work was great, and theey each seemed to like their positions.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Schulman Ronca (West Long Branch, NJ) in Jan 2013
Interview
The interview was a mix of basic skills (in order to do the job) and open-ended questions. It was pretty simple and any professional level person should do just fine.
I would characterize the interview as very informal, but if I was going to interview for this job again, I would learn as much about the position as possible and decide which skills in my history were a match for the position. For example, since the position for which I applied was a telephone research interview position, I would highlight those jobs in my career history with an emphasis on sales skills, or outright sales. While the Research Associate position is not itself sales, I noticed that many of the skills are the same, as in piquing someone's interest, keeping them on the phone, and selling them on the importance of the call.
Following a short phone screen and an in-person interview, there's a paid training that lasts for a couple of days. I mention it since it is understood that successfully completing the training is a part of the interview and hiring process. There is a written test, but most professionals should have no trouble learning the requisite skills and information and passing the test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to read a sample script, like the kind research associates have to read when conducting a research interview. Also, I was asked to spell a few words along with some other basic skills.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Schulman Ronca (New York, NY) in June 2012
Interview
i got hired on the spot. no questioned asked. literally, my friend referred me and they told me about the job and such, bla bla bla. she then asked me about my work experience and why i wanted to work. she then said, i know why you want to work (money obviously) and we laughed. that was all.