SXSW General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SXSW.
SXSW
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.
SXSW
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.
SXSW
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview took about half an hour and there were three interviewers. About 15 questions were asked. It's a good idea to prepare your own questions to ask them. You should know about SXSW and be ready to talk about it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What superpower would you choose if you were a superhero?
SXSW General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SXSW interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on garden gnomes?”
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 reports →“Tell me about your favorite film.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time when a group project you were involved in did not go as planned.”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you faced difficulties with past responsibilities and how you dealt with it.”
Read report →“Tell me about your personal interests and how they connect to the job.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 SXSW interview reports.