UC San Diego Interview Questions
& Process
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UC San Diego
Software Engineer
Senior Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
It felt pretty disorganized, like a panel interview with 3 people, and one of them was drilling me with really specific technical questions, which made it tough to keep up. They also threw in some SQL questions where I had to type answers in the video chat, since they didn't use any online code review IDE, which just added to the disorganization.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain how to restrict access to specific pages in Angular for different users?
UC San Diego
Communications Director
Director Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
After applying online for this job, I was emailed by an executive assistant who set up a 30-minute Zoom panel interview with four senior people. I also had to send in work samples before the interview. There wasn't an initial screening interview. I didn't hear anything back after the interview, even after sending thank you notes and following up via email. The jobs portal showed the job wasn't being filled, but I was annoyed not to get any personal communication about it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share how you've integrated DEIJ principles into your professional activities?
UC San Diego
Instructional Designer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied for the job and then had 2 rounds of interviews. The first one was with 2 team members and it was kind of a mix between a screening and asking about scenarios. They asked 8 questions and just moved on really fast without talking much about my answers. The second interview was with the director and the whole team (8 people). They asked 5 questions and it felt more like a real conversation, with some back and forth based on what I said.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for seeking this particular position?
- Can you describe how you would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives?
UC San Diego
Marketing Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
A colleague who is moving into a new job recruited me for a marketing position at the Rady School of Business Management. We had previously worked together as interns on campus. The job involved doing similar things and applicants needed prior experience or knowledge. I agreed to meet the supervisor at their office after making sure the opportunity was still open for current students.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me how you found out about this role and what draws you to this area?
- As part of the marketing manager's team, you'd be helping with current projects and creating marketing materials when needed. Can you commit to doing this regularly on schedule without any issues?
- What experience do you have in marketing, and what did you do?
UC San Diego Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UC San Diego interview reports.
“What are some ways to get involved at UCSD?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to restrict access to specific pages in Angular for different users?”
Read reports →“Do you possess a valid driver's license?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a situation where you had difficulty getting along with someone, or someone had difficulty getting along with you?”
Read reports →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“As part of the marketing manager's team, you'd be helping with current projects and creating marketing materials when needed. Can you commit to doing this regularly on schedule without any issues?”
Read report →“What specifically about this lab interests you?”
Read report →“The job duties can change sometimes. Are you open to learning business communication skills and the technical design aspects, like graphic design, needed to prepare visuals for publishing?”
Read report →“Can you share how you've integrated DEIJ principles into your professional activities?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 UC San Diego interview reports.