Washington State University Interview Questions
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Washington State University
Assistant Professor
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was kind of weird. They didn't have me come out to campus at all. But then they called later and offered me the job! It's often that they try to offer the job to someone, but they say no. So after a bunch of other candidates, they finally got someone to take it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about the classes you would be teaching.
Washington State University
Data Management Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview was pretty straightforward. It kicked off with a phone chat, then there was a 2-hour in-person technical session that also included some behavioral questions, and after that, we had a tour. So, the whole thing took about 3 hours.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about your experience with databases.
- Can you elaborate on your SSIS skills?
- What's your approach to building reports?
Washington State University
Lifeguard
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was straightforward and well-explained, involving three distinct stages. It began with a phone call to set the date and time for the initial interview. I was advised to arrive 10 minutes early and wear business professional attire. The first interview lasted about 25 minutes, conducted by two student employees. The questions were straightforward and primarily focused on personality. If successful, the next stage was a practical skills assessment covering swimming, CPR, and first aid. The final stage involved an interview with the manager, again focusing on personality, designed to help them get to know me and assess team fit. This last round was the least stressful.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How important do you believe student recreation is within a college environment?
- In a work setting, how would you manage a disagreement with a colleague?
Washington State University
Personnel Support Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a quick phone interview with the manager, asked about my interest in the role, some basic questions about past experience, and salary discussion. Then, there was a zoom interview with a few team members, lasted about 30 min. They asked behavior questions and gave me time to ask questions too. They mentioned salary is not negotiable and is pretty much minimum wage. Even though my experience and 4 yr degree were considered, they still offered the lowest pay. The requirements for the role were only 2 yrs experience and no degree. The HR explaining I only qualified for the lowest pay didn't make sense to me. I decided not to move forward because the pay was too low, and I didn't want to waste my time or theirs.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe some of the projects you have worked on?
- Do you have any experience using Workday?
- Tell me about your experience with multitasking and organizing your day and tasks.
Washington State University Interview Questions
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“What would you do if a USB stick didn't appear when you plugged it in?”
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Read reports →“What's your approach to finding the most frequent value within an array of integers?”
Read reports →“Could you write pseudocode or a design for how to run a street light?”
Read report →“How important do you believe student recreation is within a college environment?”
Read report →“What is the role of the CUB on campus, and what does a Building Manager do?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on residing in a small town environment?”
Read report →“How would you go about making an element with other elements?”
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