Christopher Newport University Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Christopher Newport University.
Christopher Newport University
Coordinator
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty laid back, with 3 people in the room. They asked some basic questions, like about strengths and weaknesses, and then some scenario questions. They mentioned that the hiring decision wasn't theirs, but HR's.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your greatest strength and explain why?
Christopher Newport University
Software Developer
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Technical
They ask basic programming questions in C, so prepare all loop concept questions and how to get user input. There is no aptitude round in this company, you can easily crack the coding round. The advanced coding round is a little difficult.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about for loops and how to get user input.
Christopher Newport University
Associate Project Manager
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was irrelevant. Apparently, if you're not a CNU graduate, you won't be hired, regardless of your qualifications. This is a known strategy to boost their graduation success stats. Several current employees told me this before I even started, and I spent weeks hoping for real consideration. I even had to prepare a presentation for the whole department, knowing I was just a formality. This apparently happens a lot, so at least you know not to get your hopes up.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work for this company?
Christopher Newport University
Deputy Chief of Auxiliary Operations
Manager Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
The hiring manager reached out to me directly via email to schedule a phone interview. Before that, HR sent a formal letter confirming they got my application. When the interview day came, the hiring manager called exactly when we said they would. It was a panel interview with four people: the hiring manager, their supervisor, and two people who would report to the person in the job I was interviewing for. They asked questions in a round robin style. After that, I was invited for an on-campus interview two weeks later, but unfortunately, the school didn't have the funds to cover my travel from the West Coast. My overall feeling is that CNU would have been a great place to work with a good environment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you enforce a policy you disagreed with?
Christopher Newport University Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Christopher Newport University interview reports.
“What is one thing you would like to be famous for?”
Read reports →“What's your expected graduation date?”
Read reports →“How would you explain sustainability?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join CNU?”
Read reports →“Were you asked if you have children?”
Read report →“How would you enforce a policy you disagreed with?”
Read report →“Tell me something meaningful about your story.”
Read report →“What type of work setting do you find most effective?”
Read report →“Are you capable of fulfilling the duties of this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Christopher Newport University interview reports.