I applied online. I interviewed at UC Santa Cruz in Nov 2022
Interview
It took awhile to get an interview after applying. I had 2 interviews on Zoom. One with a panel of staff and faculty from the department and division. Second interview was only with 2 staff members from the department. Interview questions were given about 30minutes-hour beforehand which was really helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What approach do you take to establish yourself in a new job?
Very nice experience, easy going conversational. Not overly technical. Mostly just gauging research interests and technical background to determine if there is a good fit. This is a one on one experience with a particular staff member.
Secured the position through an expedited and high-intent recruitment process. By bypassing traditional hiring bottlenecks, the streamlined single-round selection facilitated a rapid transition into the role, allowing for immediate alignment with team objectives and a seamless start to critical projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you interested in working for this research position?