Bates College Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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4 roles · 12 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bates College.
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Art Museum Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty easy, it was just a conversation with Anthony about why I would be a good fit. I was encouraged to provide a writing sample as well
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you a good fit for this role and what experience do you have?
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Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process for this job varied quite a bit but this one was fair. They asked great questions and I got to know the company really well. I also got feedback on the role and the tasks involved.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a past problem and how you solved it.
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Bass Singer
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group Offer
Interview formats
Technical Group Presentation
Sometime between X and Y date, I chose my audition slot. I was asked to get ready with a chorus and verse of my fave song - Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys. I walked into the audition room where the Crosstones members were sitting, ready to judge me. The musical director gave me musical tests to check my vocal range and listening skills. I then sang my solo acapella. For the callback audition, I was given sheet music for Fix You by Coldplay. I practiced the bass part with a Crosstones bass singer and other auditioners. For the actual audition, I sang my part with the group twice. I left the room, and that evening I got a call congratulating me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your party trick?
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Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I heard back pretty quickly after applying and had an interview within a few days. It was a panel interview with 5 people, some of whom were professors. Everyone was super professional and nice during the interview, but the questions felt pretty open-ended and like they were made up on the spot. They were kind of vague, and I didn't feel like they really let me show if I had the right skills for the job.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Suppose you're tasked with scanning a whole shelf of files by Friday; how would you handle that?
- In your opinion, what are the duties associated with this role?
- What would you do if a student came into the building looking lost?
Bates College Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bates College interview reports.
“What is your understanding of Bates' significance?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a computer screen was black, but the computer was on?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student came into the building looking lost?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to Bates College?”
Read reports →“What is your party trick?”
Read report →“Was there a written test?”
Read report →“Suppose you're tasked with scanning a whole shelf of files by Friday; how would you handle that?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what are the duties associated with this role?”
Read report →“Do you think this job would be satisfying for you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Bates College interview reports.