Cal Poly Pomona General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cal Poly Pomona.
Cal Poly Pomona
Student Assistant
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Worked under him, so I just got it automatically. Try to do research or take their class first, then ask. This is the best way to get in. If you do go through the process, then make sure your foundation at that particular research is good as they will ask you questions about them.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you interested in this research?
- What extracurricular activities have you participated in?
- Do you have any work experience?
Cal Poly Pomona
Student Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
The interview process is typically handled by the unit manager, and sometimes their boss is involved too. When I first applied, it was the assistant manager and the manager who interviewed me. In other locations, depending on the time of year, they might also conduct group interviews because the employee turnover rate is quite high, given that they hire students.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your motivations for seeking employment with us?
- What are your expectations regarding personal and professional growth from this role?
- Can you describe an instance where you encountered a challenging situation and how you handled it?
Cal Poly Pomona
Student Assistant
Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was simple and straightforward. They checked for relevant skills and a bit about your character. For library jobs, it's either customer service skills or your ability to follow instructions and hand-eye coordination, depending on the specific role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a hands-on activity you do that demonstrates your skills?
Cal Poly Pomona General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cal Poly Pomona interview reports.
“As a student, how do you manage your time?”
Read reports →“What extracurricular activities have you participated in?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in this research?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a time you dealt with an angry customer and how you handled it?”
Read reports →“Could you please introduce yourself and share some information about your background?”
Read report →“What are you good at?”
Read report →“What are your expectations regarding personal and professional growth from this role?”
Read report →“In what ways do you believe you can contribute to the organization?”
Read report →“What are your motivations for seeking employment with us?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Cal Poly Pomona interview reports.