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University of British Columbia Communications Manager Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
75% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of British Columbia.

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Communications Specialist

Marketing · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a pretty standard interview process. They asked typical questions like asking about my experience and what I'd bring to the team. The interviewers were nice, but it took them a long time to get back to me, so the whole thing dragged on for weeks.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you share some of your past experiences?
  • What unique contributions do you think you can make to this team?
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Communications Strategist

Marketing · a year ago

Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical

The first round included a 2-hour individual and panel interview, followed by an assignment to be completed by the end of the day. It felt like a lot for not getting much feedback on my application.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you describe your preferred way of working?
  • Can you share an instance from a previous job where a decision was made that you didn't concur with?
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University of British Columbia

Communications Manager

Marketing

Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The interview process includes a phone screen, a video interview, an assignment to complete, a presentation of the assignment's results, and then a final, more detailed interview. This helps to see how good candidates are at their skills, communication, and if they fit in.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • How would you describe your leadership style when managing a team?
  • Can you walk me through a specific campaign you were involved in?

University of British Columbia Communications Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of British Columbia interview reports.

Can you name three qualities that define a good project manager?

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Can you share an instance where your published work made a notable difference?

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What is a description your former colleagues would give of you?

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How would you describe your leadership style when managing a team?

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Can you walk me through a specific campaign you were involved in?

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Can you share an instance from a previous job where a decision was made that you didn't concur with?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 8 University of British Columbia interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 40%
Presentation 30%
Technical 20%
Group 5%
Other 5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 62.5%
Difficult 37.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 75%
Neutral 12.5%
Negative 12.5%