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Simon Fraser University Technician Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
60% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Simon Fraser University.

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Lab Technician

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding

The interview had 2 parts. First, they asked me questions about my skills operating instruments and how I handle different situations. Then, there was a written part where I had to come up with 3 solutions for 5 questions based on specific requirements.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What's your approach when a user asks for something that's currently not feasible?
  • Describe your experience with instrument operation.
  • Can you share how you handle specific case scenarios?
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Technician

Operations

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

Went through some team related questions. They asked how I would react in a specific situation, like if someone was angry about needing equipment while I was on the phone. Then they asked about what skills I have that would help the company and how my experience could make it stronger. I also had to show my skills and demonstrate how to use a Microsoft WIDI adapter.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • How would you react in specific situations?
  • How would you react in specific situations?
  • How would you react in specific situations?
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Technician

Other

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

I interviewed with a panel of 3 people. They had a set of preset questions for me to answer. I was also given the chance to ask questions at the end. It all went pretty smoothly. It wasn't super hard, but it wasn't super easy either. You definitely need to prepare beforehand.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • How would you handle working under pressure?

Simon Fraser University Technician Interview Questions

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How would you go about providing three solutions for five given questions, meeting certain criteria?

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What's your approach when a user asks for something that's currently not feasible?

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Can you describe a time you faced stress at work and how you managed it?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 Simon Fraser University interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 41.7%
Technical 33.3%
Coding 8.3%
Presentation 8.3%
Other 8.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 100%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 60%
Negative 20%
Neutral 20%