Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Columbia University as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Vice President and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Vice President and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Columbia University takes an average of 1 day when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Vice President had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Vice President roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 1 day).
There were 2 rounds of interviews. One was very casual and the second was more formal with all of the doctors. They were all very friendly and the questions were pretty standard. They are looking for someone who is passionate even though you might not be expereiced.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University
Interview
I had a phone screen with HR, which was oddly short and non-specific in terms of questions. There was little explanation of the role, and she deferred most questions to the hiring manager if I proceeded. I then had a great, promising Zoom interview with the hiring manager a few days later. Typical interview questions. Sent a thank you and received a response, which is always nice. Then was completely ghosted. Followed up with HR about a status update and received no response. I understand people are busy, but it's completely unnecessary in today's day and age when messages can be automated to fail to provide a final response noting the role was filled.
1 phone interview, 1 in person group and final one with senior management.
Group meeting was with various potential team members. All asking questions around your position and how you would support them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you see your self in " insert situation".
Various technical questions.
What are you goals?