SDSU Research Foundation Interview Questions
& Process
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SDSU Research Foundation
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a chat with the hiring manager, and they were really nice and made me feel welcome. It wasn't a scary interview at all, more like a casual conversation. We talked for about half an hour, and I got to ask them some questions at the end.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a challenge you encountered and how you dealt with it.
SDSU Research Foundation
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a straightforward interview over Skype. They asked about my previous research experience and to describe a past poster presentation and its results in detail. I got an offer within a week and accepted to join the program at SDSU. The interview process was pretty smooth and easy to do. My advice is to prepare talking points about your previous research, your qualifications, and how well you fit the lab you're applying to.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe and explain the results from the poster you presented?
- Can you describe your previous research experience?
- Could you describe a past poster presentation and its results in detail?
SDSU Research Foundation
Student Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview questions were pretty standard. They mostly asked about how I've handled tough situations, and I was presented with different scenarios to see what I would do. They also inquired about my public speaking abilities and if I had prior experience in that area.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Have you had any experience utilizing our services?
- Tell me about a time you faced a challenge.
- Describe how you would handle a given situation.
SDSU Research Foundation
Communications Coordinator
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
SDSU Research Foundation gave me a call for a basic phone screen. Then I went in for a 1-hour interview with the Directors of both departments I'd be working for, plus a department manager. They asked me job-specific and behavioral questions. A week later, SDSU Research Foundation called with the offer and to do a background check.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about one of your weaknesses?
- If you were representing the department, how would you speak with students regarding housing?
SDSU Research Foundation Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SDSU Research Foundation interview reports.
“Do you know what the SDSU Research Foundations is about?”
Read reports →“Do you have a preference for purchasing via online stores versus physical catalogs?”
Read reports →“What is the maximum amount you are authorized to approve?”
Read reports →“Could you solve a kinematics physics problem and walk me through your solution process?”
Read reports →“Can you describe and explain the results from the poster you presented?”
Read report →“If you were representing the department, how would you speak with students regarding housing?”
Read report →“Could you describe a past poster presentation and its results in detail?”
Read report →“Have you had any experience utilizing our services?”
Read report →“Describe your communication style with others.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 SDSU Research Foundation interview reports.