CAL POLY General Intern 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
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CAL POLY.
CAL POLY
Student Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I had one interview, and it was in person. I met with a group of people who are currently student employees and also some full-time staff members. They asked me questions about different scenarios. I heard back about their decision within a week.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do to entertain a group of people?
CAL POLY
Student Assistant
Lead Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty much what I expected and went really smoothly. They asked me about my experience with admin tasks, my typing speed (WPM), how good I am with Excel, and a bunch of other stuff. I also had to talk about my strengths and give examples. Plus, they wanted to hear about a tough time I had at work and how it made me a better leader for my team.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell us about your strongest qualities and explain their significance to you?
- Tell us about your best qualities and why you think these are important to you.
CAL POLY
Student Assistant
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and then got a call to set up an in-person interview. I went to the office and talked for about 30 minutes. It was mostly a chat about me and how I'd handle different situations. The interviewer was friendly and made it feel like a relaxed conversation about the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
CAL POLY General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CAL POLY interview reports.
“How have you liked Cal Poly so far?”
Read reports →“What would you do to entertain a group of people?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you had a conflict with your boss?”
Read reports →“What qualities do you seek in a manager?”
Read reports →“Can you tell us about your strongest qualities and explain their significance to you?”
Read report →“What made you apply for this position?”
Read report →“Why do you think you're a good fit for this role, and could you tell us a bit about yourself?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your previous office experience?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your customer service experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 CAL POLY interview reports.