SXSW Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SXSW.
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Client Events Coordinator
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was lovely. Everyone I met was happy to answer my questions. I was able to meet and hear from people in management, and on the greater team, which gave me a great sense of what the job would entail.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you encountered an obstacle and how you navigated it?
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Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
My interview was quick and easy. The interviewer was nice and didn't ask hard questions. They were very open to what I had to say, and the conversation went really smoothly. It was pretty standard overall, and I had a really good experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
- Tell me about your personal interests and how they connect to the job.
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Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
After applying online, they will reach out and schedule an interview. This interview can be in person or over Skype, depending on the department. The Skype interview is about 30 minutes long and includes various "Give me a time when..." questions. They will also discuss the intern role and ask if you are prepared to work long hours, particularly during the festival season. It seems like there was only one round of interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time when a group project you were involved in did not go as planned.
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Marketing Operations & Data Insight Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got an email with some jobs for HubSpot users in Austin. I asked Ron a question about the job, and he asked if I was interested and if he could do a phone interview using my LinkedIn as a resume. We had a 30-minute phone interview, and then they asked me to come in for a formal interview two days later. I brought work examples and my 2016 accomplishment portfolio, and Ron and Kori interviewed me in person. I ended up declining the offer because it was too low.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about a challenging situation you faced and how you overcame it.
- What is one of your weaknesses?
- Can you describe your experience with HTML?
SXSW Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SXSW interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on garden gnomes?”
Read reports →“Where do you get your news from?”
Read reports →“Could you create a sample film schedule for a theater lineup?”
Read reports →“What superpower would you choose if you were a superhero?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about any live music you've seen lately?”
Read report →“Tell me about the live music you've attended this year.”
Read report →“Are you familiar with SXSW?”
Read report →“Are you more of a morning person or a night person, considering you'll be working odd hours during the festival?”
Read report →“Tell me about your favorite film.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 23 SXSW interview reports.