First interview with HR. (Brief phone call). A timed test assessment in STATA with research and analysis skills. Interview with the manager (1 hour) Interview with 4-6 team members (4 zoom calls)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Why AEI. 2. Questions related to the code written in the testing assessment. Why you chose this method. If you had to pick only 3 observations from your test what would they be. 3.Explain in detail about any research project of your choose. Methods used, process and conclusion. 4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years.
The process took 4 months. I interviewed at AEI (Washington, DC) in Mar 2025
Interview
I submitted an application via Handshake.
The first interview was a phone interview with the Hiring Manager (in HR). It seemed like more of a formality/screening call.
After that, I was accepted to the Data Assessment. It involved 15 basic questions in Stata, using a public microdata set. The questions were all simple if you knew Stata. I recommend going above and beyond and demostrating even more advanced skills.
The third round was a call with 2 Program Managers, one who was in the area I applied to. This call required a more technical knowledge of the research of the scholars. I felt it went well and "was easy". But I did not get to the next round.
It took 4 months from application to notification for them to reject me. Quite slow for the very few actions that occurred.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What research of these scholars have you found most interesting? What, if anything, did you disagree with?
Couple of rounds to test your personality, political view and technical skill (by positions). Interviews will be from HR (touch base), Program Manager (department fit) and the Fellow you will be working with