Staff Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Caltech (California) with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Staff Scientist roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Caltech (California) overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Caltech (California) as a Staff Scientist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 60%
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 20%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Caltech (California)
Interview
Process was very easy. Met with HR just so that they could take me to the hiring manager. The interview was up to the discretion of the manager so I believe each interview is unique.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Caltech (California)
Interview
Hired from postdoc position into staff role. Must have PhD from top tier research institution. Letters of recommendation go a long way towards distinguishing you from your peers.