Ross University School of Medicine Interview Questions
& Process

The interview started right on time. I met with Ms. Michelle Carter and Ms. Shanice Bancroft. The whole process was really efficient and easy to go through. The questions weren't too hard to answer. I got to talk about myself and gave both interviewers the main points about why I'd be a good fit for the job. The interviewers were friendly and professional, and it was easy to talk to them.

I applied online, then an HR rep got in touch. I did an online assessment, followed by an on-site interview. There was also an on-site writing assessment. The on-site interview itself was a bit weird. They said it could take up to 4 hours, which is a lot for a low-paying job, but hey, that's the job market. It would have been fine if I'd been treated better. They were really disorganized during the actual interview. Instead of everyone meeting me at once, they had scheduled 30-minute individual meetings with 6 different people. A lot of the time, they didn't really ask much, just introduced themselves and what they do, then left after 15-20 minutes. I ended up waiting 20-30 minutes between each interviewer. This might have been because half the people I was supposed to meet weren't in the office, so they were scrambling to find replacements. I was pretty confused. The questions they did ask were mostly the same: 'What's your dream job,' 'Where do you see yourself in 10 years,' and 'Do you plan on staying here for a long time?' Finally, there was a writing assessment to check my writing skills and ability to write for a specific audience and document type. Surprisingly, I spent more time on the assessment than talking to any person on campus.

I submitted an online application and a few days later got a call to set up a phone interview. After that call, I was contacted again about 24 hours later to schedule an in-person interview. A few days after that, I had the panel interview, which consisted of roughly four separate interviews lasting 20-30 minutes each. I actually found the interview process enjoyable because I got to meet the people I'd be working with. However, the sequence of the panel interviews felt a bit off. I met with the hiring manager first, then someone who had previously held the position, followed by a supervisor, then a departmental supervisor, and finally, my potential coworkers. I think the order of these meetings made the interview a bit awkward. Afterwards, I left not knowing what to expect, and after answering so many questions back-to-back, my mind just went blank (which I admit is on me). Everyone I met was very warm and welcoming, and I felt I could enjoy working with the team, especially the other advisors. I felt like I messed up my interview with the very first question I answered (I was nervous and knew it was bad as soon as I said it, lol), but I kept going. My interview also started about 15 minutes late because the person who sent the scheduling email gave me the wrong address (luckily, I knew the building) and the wrong meeting spot (I went upstairs thinking I was in the right place, only to find out they were waiting for me to check in downstairs). Some of the questions gave me insight into the work environment, which would likely involve dealing with students who are occasionally upset. It was great to hear everyone's perspectives on their jobs and how they saw the role impacting students. I didn't hear back for a while, and there was no timeline given for a decision. After unanswered calls and seeing the job re-posted, I figured I likely didn't get the job. I reached out again for confirmation (since this was going to affect my moving plans) and got an email from the talent recruiter. I just wish I'd been notified sooner. Overall, the team seemed fun and interesting, a great group of people. I would have loved the opportunity because their advising method seemed very unique and exciting. I wish them the best in finding their candidate!

I applied online and then had a phone interview with an HR rep from Devry University. After that, I took a one-hour online assessment. Then, I was invited for a three-hour interview at their Miramar campus, which took about three weeks to get scheduled. During the interview, I was given a guide to take me between interviewers. They said the long interview was to see how well I'd fit with different departments, emphasizing a 'team' feel. One interviewer even said they wanted similar personalities, which surprised me as I thought diverse personalities were more productive. It felt like they wanted clones. Ironically, they didn't have a team approach in practice because most interviewers asked the same questions, so I had to repeat myself for three hours! They were really proud of their new interview process, boasting about it instead of creating a more efficient format. If they truly had a team approach, they would have coordinated to ask different questions or used a panel interview with everyone present. I was also told there would be a third interview day later, which seems excessive for a job in the low $30,000 range. One manager was very condescending and argumentative, trying to ask 'roadblock' questions to find something negative. Instead of letting me answer, she put words in my mouth and had a 'gotcha' attitude, raising her voice. It felt unprofessional and like she was projecting her own issues. The interviewers heavily focused on getting me to say negative things about former employers or colleagues, which I couldn't do. This question was asked by about eight or nine people, making the process feel mistrustful and oddly negative. It made me wonder if the company has a lot of internal drama, cliques, or high turnover with bitter employees. This was the most unprofessional interview experience I've ever had. I'm sharing this to potentially save others time.