Columbia College Chicago Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago
Professor
Executive Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty chill and enjoyable. The head of the search committee was super nice and approachable. They asked some cool questions and really seemed interested in me, both as a candidate and as a person.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share some information about yourself and what aspects of this position appeal to you?
Columbia College Chicago
Admissions Officer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
The interview process was straightforward, though it did take some time to wrap up. Initially, there was a less than an hour interview with HR. Following that, I had a three-part interview with the admissions team. This involved meeting with the whole team first, then a smaller group I would be working with, and finally, the assistant vice president.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance of a challenging interaction with a coworker and detail how you handled it?
Columbia College Chicago
College Advisor
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and got an email about an interview. I had to schedule it 2 weeks out and then rescheduled it for even later. The interview itself was really formal but also pretty easy going. They asked the usual questions you get in a traditional interview. They said I'd hear back in a few days about whether I was moving on, but I never did.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience working with students or in education, and how it applies to this position?
- How do you see your background connecting with the requirements of this role?
Columbia College Chicago
Coordinator
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
It started with a phone interview, then I met two people from the department in person and felt good about it. A week later, they called me back to meet the head of the department and some other important staff. During this second meeting, one person kept cutting me off while I was answering and was really dismissive about my background. When she walked me out, she completely ignored me when I tried to say goodbye. They said they'd let me know by the next week, but I never heard back. It was a waste of my time and energy.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for wanting to work at Columbia?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to manage a problem involving both faculty and students?
Columbia College Chicago Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Columbia College Chicago interview reports.
“What musician do you like the most?”
Read reports →“Describe the functionality of a network system.”
Read reports →“Which majors would you consider eliminating from the program?”
Read reports →“Explain the workings of [engineering term].”
Read reports →“How basic is the software test?”
Read report →“What hours are you seeking?”
Read report →“Was the software test easy?”
Read report →“What strategies do you employ when dealing with students facing considerable personal difficulties that affect their studies?”
Read report →“Are you available to work during finals?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 Columbia College Chicago interview reports.