great experience, the prof is very nice and polite, ask mostly research-related question, some behavioral questions about team work, lasting for about 30 mins. The interview only involves the prof himself.
I applied online. I interviewed at Hoover Institution (Palo Alto, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
great process, very professional, and very role specific. Must have some technical knowhow of quantitative aspects involved in Econ research, as well as qualitative research and writing abilities. Good communication skills required as well.
I applied online. I interviewed at Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA) in Mar 2020
Interview
Interview was 2 rounds, met with RA and then with economist I would be working with.
Asked basic questions about my resume and if I was more of a math person or language/reading person.