Boston University General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Boston University.
Boston University
Student Worker
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really good and the interviewers were nice. They asked insightful questions and gave good information about the role. It's really easy to balance school and work here, as they are flexible and willing to work with you. I interviewed over Zoom, which made it easy to find time between classes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What skills or qualities would you bring to this position?
Boston University
Student Worker
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was standard and included the expected questions. My supervisor was very nice and continued the interview with not only questions but also helpful insights. The entire interview lasted approximately 15 minutes and felt more like a casual conversation than a formal interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe a situation where you encountered a challenge and how you handled it?
- What motivated you to apply for this role and specifically at this library?
Boston University
Student Worker
Intern Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It's a sequence of steps to see if you're a good fit. First, we break the ice, then we chat generally, after that we get into your specific skills, and finally, we wrap up by talking about what's next and if you have questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle a conflict with someone else?
Boston University General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Boston University interview reports.
“Do you have programming experience in R for Bioinformatics?”
Read reports →“How do you manage your time between work, academics, and extra curricular activities?”
Read reports →“Where do you envision yourself in five years?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a conflict with someone else?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your basic interests.”
Read report →“What motivated you to apply for this role and specifically at this library?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your grades and if you can handle a new project?”
Read report →“What skills or qualities would you bring to this position?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where you encountered a challenge and how you handled it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Boston University interview reports.