I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Sept 2015
Interview
Met with grad student, she hired me directly without professor approval which was nice. We met at the department and interviewed in a coffee shop, it was more information and about getting to know each other.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your research interests and statistical abilities?
I applied through the Columbia University federal work study job posting site. I interviewed and received an offer shortly after. The interview was short and typical. The process was simple and easy.
Very encouraging and fair. I was asked relevant questions to my degree. My advisor provided me clear expectations for my program. I was asked questions related to DSP and ML.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
Interview with project coordinator. Will ask about your previous research experience and why you are interested in the study. Usually one to two interviews, depending on the study and position.