Dalhousie University Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Dalhousie University
Teaching Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was straightforward and not stressful. I began with a quick intro about myself, my major, and classes I'd taken. Then, the interviewer asked why I was interested in the TA position and if I had helped students before. We also talked about my availability and what the TA job entails. It was a friendly chat.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in this position and why you think you are a good fit?
- Why do you want this role?
- Have you helped other students before?
Dalhousie University
Teaching Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process involved discussing your school experience and how familiar you are with the subject matter. It's pretty straightforward if you have some relevant experience. They tend to prefer grad students or upper-year undergrads who did well in the class. I applied for a position in the biology faculty and I'd suggest that if you're interested.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How would you describe your teaching style?
- Can you discuss your experience in school?
- How well do you know the material?
Dalhousie University
Student Conduct Administrator
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty good overall. There were five people on the panel from different departments. I was supposed to have an in-person interview but I was out of town, so they were cool about letting me do it virtually instead. They even gave me the interview questions 24 hours ahead of time, which was helpful. The interview itself was about 50 minutes long, and I had enough time to answer and ask my own questions. The communication afterwards, though, was not great. They said they'd make a decision in about a week because they wanted to move fast, but it actually took almost two months to hear back. I know it's a university, so things can be slow, but it was hard not knowing what was going on. I emailed a few times over several weeks and only got one reply. Better updates or clearer timelines would have made it feel more open and respectful of my time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Assuming you get the job, what would be your initial three-month plan to get up to speed with the role?
- Considering this role requires you to be present and accessible to the community, including attending events, being available at unusual times, and making difficult decisions that might not please everyone, how would you approach building and maintaining strong connections with students and coworkers in such a setting?
Dalhousie University
Professor
Executive Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Group Presentation Behavioral
There were five professors on the panel. They seemed to have already made a decision. The chair wasn't really engaged in the discussion. The panel members kept interrupting, and they didn't seem to be processing the answers. You'd think preparing based on the job description would be enough, but they came in with a predetermined outcome. I eventually stopped answering properly and just went through the motions to finish the interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you collaborate with others on research initiatives?
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