University of British Columbia Interview Questions
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University of British Columbia
Digital Archivist
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral
The interview included a 15-minute presentation on a topic given a week before, followed by a 30-minute casual chat with my direct supervisor and a coworker. The presentation and a Q&A session with 10 questions (provided 24 hours in advance) were with the six-person hiring committee.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your experience with Archivematica in digital preservation.
- Can you discuss your use of ePadd for archival purposes?
- What's your background with Archive-it in managing digital assets?
University of British Columbia
Admissions Clerk
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview itself was about 40 minutes, and then there was a one-hour in-basket assessment. The people interviewing me were really professional and nice, making it feel pretty comfortable. But, I realized I wasn't totally ready for some of the questions and tasks, especially concerning specific admin systems and the in-basket stuff. I think if I'd prepped better, I could have shown off my organizational skills, how I solve problems, and if I knew the university's processes well enough. It was a good experience though, and it showed me what to work on for next time, like thinking ahead about scenario questions and looking over system steps beforehand.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
University of British Columbia
Digital Programming Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
The interview was 30 minutes long and included both a technical and a non-technical recruiter. It started with a few behavioral questions, like asking about myself, my strengths and weaknesses, and why I'm interested in the company. Then, there were technical questions about a specific technology, inquiring about my experience with it, how to debug using it, and a code review was involved.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe two strengths you possess?
- Can you describe one weakness you have?
University of British Columbia
Marketing Coordinator
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included an initial call with a recruiter, followed by a conversation with the hiring manager. Then there was a practical assessment, and finally, a meeting with potential teammates. This whole thing took over two months, which felt pretty long, but everyone I interacted with was good about getting back to me. They asked questions about what I'd done before, why I was interested in this job, and often dug into the details of the job description.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you interested in this particular company?
- Tell me about your previous experience and how it relates to this role.
- What specifically about this job appeals to you?
University of British Columbia Interview Questions
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“What are the biggest difficulties a teacher might encounter when dealing with a large class size?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you thought a student was cheating during an exam?”
Read reports →“What would you do if your partner and you weren't seeing eye to eye?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student is upset about not passing their lesson and a parent confronts you angrily?”
Read reports →“How will your biochemistry expertise benefit our chemistry department, considering we typically hire chemists?”
Read report →“What is your approach to handling students who are in a bad mood?”
Read report →“How would you lead the group if you and your partner weren't getting along?”
Read report →“What do you consider to be the most crucial element of being a camps instructor?”
Read report →“Regarding the course topics, which was your favorite, and what aspects would you advocate for changing or retaining?”
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