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Post by Interviewee on Nov 3, 2009 12:43:10 GMT -5
I have an interview at a research policy institute this week. Any interview tips for this kind of job? It would be an ideal job for me.
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Post by appliedsoc on Nov 3, 2009 12:48:46 GMT -5
It is hard to say without knowing the position, but in general keep in mind that they are more interested in skills than anything else. Whether you follow theoretical approach x or Y, whether you like speciality subfield x or y. whether your advisor is a big shot or not are all mostly irrelevant.
The key is, what can you do (in terms of methods and software packages) and what have you done (in terms of experience with grants, working in the area, etc).
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Post by Guest99 on Nov 3, 2009 14:38:38 GMT -5
Having worked in one of these places, I'd say that the post above is exactly right- skills really matter. But also important is an ability to work collaboratively. Rarely will you ever be the sole person involved in a particular project. Any evidence you can give of being part of a research team will be a plus.
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Post by think tank on Nov 3, 2009 15:43:30 GMT -5
Does it run off of grants, or does it have a self-sustaining source of funding?
I ask because places like RAND, the Urban Institute, etc. sustain themselves from securing research grants, contracts, etc. Having the skills to write proposals is really important for such places.
In contrast, a self-sustaining source of funding [such as an endowment] will focus on being able to produce research that fits a certain perspective.
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Post by Interviewee on Nov 5, 2009 22:38:01 GMT -5
Thanks folks--I think (hope) it went well.
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