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San José State University Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 127 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
82.4% Positive experience

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27 roles · 127 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at San José State University.

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Administrative Assistant

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was very good and productive. At first, I thought I wouldn't get the job because of the questions, but it got easier and I got it. The professional who interviewed me was very experienced, it was really good.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Which company have I worked for?
  • What have I done?
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Orientation Leader

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview was pretty straightforward and conversational. They asked basic questions about my hobbies, interests, and extracurricular involvement, along with a few behavioral questions to understand my experiences, strengths, and how I handle different situations. Overall, it felt relaxed and focused on getting to know me as a person rather than testing technical knowledge.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
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Marketing Coordinator

Marketing · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical

The interview process was pretty smooth and nice. They asked thoughtful questions regularly to get to know me better. Communication was fast and clear, and scheduling was super easy. The whole vibe was really friendly, supportive, and welcoming, making it a great experience.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What appeals to you about this role?
  • How would you spend your time off during the school year?
  • Could you present some of your creative designs for content?
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HR Manager

HR · a year ago

Manager Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

I had an interview with San José State University (SJSU) for an HR role, and it was a really good and informative time. Right from the beginning, everything was set up well, and the HR team kept me updated on the interview schedule and what to expect.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your experience and previous role at your last company.

San José State University Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from San José State University interview reports.

What would happen if a beam was cut in half along its axis?

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What is the reason for diversity being important in an organization?

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How would you spend your time off during the school year?

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Did you bring documentation proving your eligibility to work in the US?

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If there are silences from students, how would you ensure they understand the concept you're teaching?

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What is your motivation for joining San Jose State University?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 127 San José State University interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 54.1%
Technical 19.6%
Presentation 9.1%
Other 8.1%
Group 7.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 41.7%
Average 49.6%
Difficult 8.7%

Candidate experience

Positive 82.4%
Negative 5.6%
Neutral 12%

Reports by job function

Other 56
Operations 32
Research 16
Engineering 6
Design 6
Marketing 4