I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at MIT (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
Hiring processes at MIT can move slowly and often require several interviews. This is because once someone becomes a part of the community, it is very difficult to get rid of them, so managers want to be really sure someone is a good match. Sometimes managers don't even start looking at resumes until a position has been posted for a few weeks, so don't expect a quick response. Expect to do more than one interview, not just with the hiring manager but with multiple stakeholders. If you are applying for a job working directly with students, you may be interviewed by students, and their opinions are taken seriously.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Everyone at MIT believes it is a very unique place. So, if you act too confident that you will be successful in a job here because you have done a similar job somewhere else, that may be a turn-off. Ask lots of questions and try to talk about how you would tailor your approach to the unique conditions that exist here.
HR reached out and did a brief screening followed by a 30 minute phone interview. I was then referred to the specific department for a virtual interview. Everyone was extremely friendly but the process was slow and unclear.