I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL) in Oct 2014
Interview
Talk with professors. Ask each professor to see if there is the position open. Then, professors will talk with you personally see if you have the ability to do the work and research.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL) in Mar 2019
Interview
Interview was a group/panel of about six people who would ask questions of all types, ranging from what my career goals are to what my strengths and weaknesses are. It was intense and engaging at the same time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you manage a conflict involving a parent at work?
there was a first round in person interview and then the next round was meeting with the person that you would be working with. It was very professional and had a lot of opportunities within the graduate school.