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First Student Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 34 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.6 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
76.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Student.

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Graduate Student

Other · a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process is a multi-stage procedure used by companies to evaluate candidates for a job. It typically involves initial phone screenings, subsequent interviews (often with multiple interviewers), and may include assessments and reference checks before a job offer is extended.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you tell me about your past work experience?
  • What led to your decision to leave your last role?
  • If you are offered the position, when would you be able to start?
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Graduate Student

Other · a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Coding Case Technical Behavioral

First, they screen your application, basically a resume review done by recruiters or maybe automated systems. Then, there's an HR Interview, a quick call where they'll chat about your qualifications, what you're looking for salary-wise, and your availability. After that, you'll face a Technical/Skill Assessment, which could be coding tests, case studies, or some practical tasks. You'll also have Technical Interview(s) where you'll dive deeper with hiring managers or engineers. A Behavioral Interview is also part of it to check your soft skills, how you work in a team, and if you fit the company culture. The Final Interview might be with senior execs or a whole panel. Lastly, there's the Offer & Negotiation stage, where you discuss salary and get the job offer.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?
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Graduate Student

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding

First, you submit your resume and cover letter. Then, a recruiter does a quick screening interview. After that, there's a first-round interview to talk about your skills and experience. Next, you'll have a technical assessment, like a test or coding challenge. Then, you'll have a second-round interview with team members for a more in-depth chat. Finally, there's an interview with senior management. After that, they'll do reference checks.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me a bit about yourself?

First Student Graduate Program Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from First Student interview reports.

What are the differences between white box and black box testing?

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Can you explain number system conversions, specifically from base 2 to base 16?

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Could you explain how you would modify this script to handle backups for alternative directories or file collections?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 34 First Student interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 43.7%
Behavioral 33.8%
Coding 15.5%
Group 2.8%
Case 1.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 58.8%
Average 32.4%
Difficult 8.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 76.5%
Neutral 14.7%
Negative 8.8%