National Louis University Interview Questions
& Process

I applied online and got contacted by HR about a week later to schedule an interview. A few days after that, HR messaged me again because the salary range they posted was wrong; they gave me the actual range, which was way lower. The interview was supposed to be a quick HR phone screen on Zoom, but when I joined, there were actually 5 other people there. It ended up being an hour-long panel interview. I heard back a few weeks later and didn't get the job. The whole thing felt pretty unprofessional.

The interview was split into three main stages: a phone call, a panel interview, and an in-person presentation. I was later informed that they had already decided to hire someone internally, which made the whole process feel like a waste of time, especially after preparing for the presentation for a role that was already filled.

The hiring event was hosted in person by VPs and Directors who seemed really keen to hire for multiple roles. I made sure to send thank you notes to all the directors and VPs I met within 24 hours, and then followed up again after two weeks. Unfortunately, I never heard back about the process from anyone. It’s really standard practice and just good manners to at least send a rejection or explain why a candidate wasn't chosen, even if there aren't any other openings. A simple 'it was nice meeting you' goes a long way in workplace culture. Everyone I met in person was pleasant, but the lack of professional follow-through was a real turn-off. It's quite discouraging to experience this as a candidate. You'd think that people working in Enrollment Services, trying to get others to attend the university, would have better follow-up skills with the very people they interviewed for positions. It’s important to respond and reach out graciously, even when someone isn't the best fit, because you never know when circumstances might change.

When I first applied, I was excited for the process because I knew it would be thorough. The first part was an in-person interview with faculty and directors. I came ready to talk about my teaching philosophy, research interests, and how my work fits the university’s goals. We had a good conversation where I answered questions about my experience with diversity, inclusion, and new teaching methods. I also got to ask about the department's vibe, how faculty work together, and how students get involved. Next up was a test-teach with my peers. It was fun but also a bit scary. I put together a 30-minute lecture on [specific topic] with some interactive bits to show my teaching style. The faculty gave me helpful feedback, and I liked their thoughts. It felt good to see them engaged and hear that my approaches related to their own experiences. After that, I met with the program director. This one-on-one chat let us really dig into my long-term plans and how I saw myself helping the department grow. The director asked about my plans for mentoring students and creating an inclusive classroom. It was an honest and useful talk that made me feel hyped about working together. The next step was meeting the provost. This was a big moment. The talk was about the institution’s main goals and how my work could help achieve them. The provost’s view was super helpful, giving me a clearer idea of where the university is headed and my potential part in it. Finally, after all the interviews and presentations, the director called me with a job offer. It was amazing, felt like all my hard work paid off.