University of the People Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of the People.
University of the People
Instructional Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a good experience. There were two rounds of interviews before I got the offer. The first interview was with HR, and the second interview was with the manager. Then, during the final interview, there was another person from the course development team. The process was fast and simple.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your instructional design background and experience.
- Can you share your experience collaborating with individuals from diverse global backgrounds?
University of the People
Adjunct Faculty
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
The interview process felt really friendly, though the recruitment itself was a bit of a hassle. The questions were focused on the subject matter, and there was a written component that was pretty long and needed a good amount of thought and really deep knowledge of the subject.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were you asked if you had prior teaching experience?
University of the People
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process kicked off with a written assignment, then there were two interview rounds. First, a screening by HR, followed by a meeting with the line/business manager. Overall, the whole process was seamless and swift. The teams were supportive and assisted whenever help was needed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your understanding of processes within a higher education institution?
University of the People
Marketing
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a pretty standard process overall, starting with a phone chat, then two in-person meetings, and also two writing assignments to do at home. The whole thing took way too long, though. They also threw in some really out-of-line questions, like about marriage and kids.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- In five years, where do you envision yourself?
- What value do you contribute to a team?
- What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
University of the People Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of the People interview reports.
“Which color crayon would you choose to be if you were new to the box?”
Read reports →“Do you intend to get married?”
Read reports →“Are you planning on having children?”
Read reports →“How would you approach teaching students from different cultures?”
Read reports →“In five years, where do you envision yourself?”
Read report →“How would you engage with students globally who have different requirements and skill levels?”
Read report →“Explain the importance of your domain to an outsider.”
Read report →“Can you describe your understanding of processes within a higher education institution?”
Read report →“Do you have prior online teaching experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 University of the People interview reports.