University of California Berkeley Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of California Berkeley.
University of California Berkeley
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Had a phone screening that was mostly just them telling me about the job, lasted about 15 minutes. Then a panel interview that went for about 45 minutes. Moved through the process pretty fast, and within a week they were asking for my references and a writing sample.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your background in behavioral health?
University of California Berkeley
Program Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online for this new position in Nov 2013, but they didn't call me until Feb 2014 for a 15-min phone screen. They asked me why I was applying, about my last jobs, my experience with research, strategic planning, and admin support, how I'd handle staff with conflicting deadlines, and my leadership and communication style. They rejected me the next day, so no formal interview happened, but it probably would've been a panel.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's your experience with strategic planning and what steps would you take to implement it in a growing organization? Also, what's your experience with short and long-term goals?
- Can you describe in detail how you performed the XYZ job duties for this role?
University of California Berkeley
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The whole thing takes 4-6 months. No HR involved, the hiring manager handles everything from the start. So don't expect updates or answers to your questions. You won't get a clear picture of timelines, start dates, or the number of rounds. They also don't respond to emails. I was called for an in-person interview but wasn't told it was a panel interview beforehand. This prevents you from getting to know your team and preparing relevant questions. It's a very unprofessional way to interview. They don't even update you on the outcome after months. If you're career-driven and seem like you'd achieve a lot, they'll disqualify you because they just want to do the minimum to keep their jobs. Stay away!
Confirmed questions1 question
- No questions that matter were asked. They just read from a piece of paper. The questions weren't related to real-time challenges or how things work.
University of California Berkeley Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of California Berkeley interview reports.
“How would you handle conflict in this situation?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your background in behavioral health?”
Read reports →“What's your experience with strategic planning and what steps would you take to implement it in a growing organization? Also, what's your experience with short and long-term goals?”
Read reports →“Could you start by telling me a bit about yourself?”
Read reports →“Can you share your experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging client and describe your approach?”
Read report →“Can you describe in detail how you performed the XYZ job duties for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 University of California Berkeley interview reports.