US Geological Survey General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US Geological Survey.
US Geological Survey
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was a Teams meeting where multiple interviewers asked me questions about my past experience and my interest in their work. It was a pretty relaxed environment, and the interviewers were friendly and engaged.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- They inquired about my motivation for wanting to work at USGS.
- They asked about my approach to handling workplace conflicts.
- They asked some technical questions to assess my understanding.
US Geological Survey
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a phone interview where they asked standard questions. We talked about my resume, my strengths and weaknesses, and what I could contribute to the office. The interviewer was really understanding about some of the challenges I faced earlier in my education and was impressed by my growth.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's the best contribution you can make to this project?
- Can you tell me about any past projects or classes you've taken?
US Geological Survey
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was great, the people were super kind and understanding. It was a good experience working with them. They asked simple behavioral and experience questions, and also asked about my interests. Overall, it was straightforward and friendly. I'm very thankful for the experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your experience with R, ArcGIS, or Python?
US Geological Survey General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from US Geological Survey interview reports.
“What's the best contribution you can make to this project?”
Read reports →“What are your 5-year career aspirations?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your experience with R, ArcGIS, or Python?”
Read reports →“Can you go into detail about your lab experience?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about any past projects or classes you've taken?”
Read report →“Can you tell me more about your past [experience]?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on your previous experiences?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 US Geological Survey interview reports.