Washington University in St. Louis Interview Questions
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Washington University in St. Louis
Biostatistics Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
For my Masters application, I had to complete an automated online interview. It was pretty tough for me because the beeps and speaking parts were awkwardly timed, and the recording would just cut off before I was finished speaking.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your background?
- What motivated you to apply to this program?
- Describe a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.
Washington University in St. Louis
Research Technician
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This was an internal move for me. I kind of knew that this lab needed help so I applied, and within about two weeks or so I ended up getting a job interview. During the interview I was introduced to some of the projects that they were working on. The PI wanted to know more about me and my experience and why I wanted to work in research and given a tour. After the tour I spoke to the lab manager and staff.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your motivation for pursuing a career in research?
- Can you elaborate on your background and experience?
- What are your reasons for wanting to join our lab?
Washington University in St. Louis
Marketing
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
started with some basic behavioral questions like tell me about yourself, challenges you've faced, your strengths and weaknesses, and communities you're involved in. They also asked about my experience with different applications and requested samples of my work. Then, I interviewed with multiple people from the team I would be working with, and they asked me different questions about various aspects of my application and background.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Can you tell me about a challenge you have experienced?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Washington University in St. Louis
Accountant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an initial screening call with a program manager. It was weird because she didn't seem to have any accounting background and was just writing down my answers. It felt very impersonal, with me just staring at a blank Zoom screen. They asked if I had experience in this, and if I did, to explain. There was no real conversation or small talk. She couldn't even answer basic questions I had about the job. At one point, she asked if I could work 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and I said yes, that I already work a 40-hour week. She asked again because she didn't think my answer was a clear yes. I never heard back from them, not even a rejection, even after I followed up to thank her for her time. It was disappointing because I've heard it's a great place to work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience with {some random accounting university accounting software}?
Washington University in St. Louis Interview Questions
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“Regarding group dynamics, what are the advantages and disadvantages of having both dominant and very quiet students present?”
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Read report →“Why are you a good fit for this program, and specifically, why WashU?”
Read report →“How do you manage multiple tasks when they all need to be done?”
Read report →“What are your plans for the next five years and the next ten years, respectively?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about your research and how it relates to your teaching?”
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