University of San Francisco Interview Questions
& Process
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University of San Francisco
Graduate Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview was online via Zoom, which was really convenient. It lasted about 30 minutes, and I was interviewed by one of the professors from the program, along with a member of the admissions team. Both were very friendly and approachable, which helped me relax.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you define left-skewed data and provide an example?
University of San Francisco
E-communications Coordinator
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was a super fast interview process! I started with a phone call, then a week later had a Skype chat. After that, they flew me out to SF to officially accept the job offer. The hiring manager was really nice and seemed genuinely interested in who I am and what I could bring to the role. My Skype interview was a panel with three people I'd be working with closely. They asked straightforward questions about the day-to-day tasks of the job, including how to deal with the emotional stress that can occur (which I thought was good).
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would my skills be a good fit for this position?
- What's my familiarity with USF and the Jesuit mission?
- How do I manage working with many people simultaneously?
University of San Francisco
Librarian
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I was part of a panel interviewing three librarian candidates. During the interviews, one panel member made discriminatory remarks about two female candidates, one in her thirties mentioning maternity leave and another in her fifties mentioning retirement. I was surprised by these comments and that my supervisor didn't address them. The candidate they hired ended up having me do her job, as I had been doing it for six months prior (and they wouldn't even interview me for the role I was already performing). I left USF some time ago. If you apply there and don't get an interview or offer, don't take it personally; their hiring process is quite unusual.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain your familiarity with Jesuit values?
University of San Francisco
Admissions Director
Director Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Had a first round panel phone interview where there was a student and partners from different departments. They asked a lot of values-based questions and about my personal approach/philosophy with students. The panelists were open to talking about the current campus climate. The final round involved preparing a presentation for their "virtual" on-campus interview day. I liked that they were upfront about the salary before the last round.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How do you approach working with students?
- Can you define what "X" means to you?
- How do you collaborate with other campus departments?
University of San Francisco Interview Questions
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“What steps can you take to troubleshoot a laptop that isn't charging, even though you've tried plugging it in?”
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