J'ai passé un entretien chez Institute for Defense Analyses
Entretien
Standard HR screen and then a technical screen with a panel, The technical screen focused on discussing a submitted work sample. The panel was nice, but I thought they were rather pompous and condescending. It felt more like an interrogation rather than a conversation.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Questions focusing on the specifics of a submitted work sample
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 8 semaines. J'ai passé un entretien chez Institute for Defense Analyses
Entretien
Interview Process itself was straightforward, 3 rounds (a 30 minute phone call, a 1 hour virtual interview, and a 6 hour site visit), with the last requiring the preparation of a 25 minute presentation.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Describe a data science/quantitative project you've completed; describe an issue you encountered during the project and how you worked through it.
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 3 mois. J'ai passé un entretien chez Institute for Defense Analyses (Alexandria, VA) en janv. 2020
Entretien
First I applied online by submitting materials like a resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation. Then I got a call to set up an onsite interview. They flew me into Alexandria and had me stay at a hotel that was a short walk away from the office. First I met with HR, then had a technical panel with two researchers. Then I went to lunch to a nearby restaurant with two other researchers. Afterwards, I met with another researcher and then the director of the Data Science Fellowship. The whole thing was about four hours. For the most part everyone there was very friendly and accommodating. My only complaint is that they searched my luggage (as in they literally opened my suitcase and went through everything) right there in the lobby which was extremely awkward.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
I was asked to talk about a past research project.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments. We sincerely regret and apologize that you had to experience an awkward situation with the bag inspection. While our facility has a government security requirement for periodic inspections of personal effects, we understand and appreciate your feedback about conducting these bag inspections with more discretion. Thanks!
