Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC Interview Questions
& Process
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Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC
Predoctoral Research Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral
The application process starts with a coding task, followed by an interview with the professor. In the interview, they'll ask about your past research, the PhD programs you're interested in, and how you approached the coding task.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC
Data Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first step was a phone screen with the hiring manager. That was it, no other stages in the interview process. It involved general questions about data analysis, data visualization tools, and how to present findings to stakeholders.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you talk about a past analysis you conducted and explain how you presented it?
Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC
PhD Student
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Group Other
After you apply, your stuff is reviewed by the admissions committee, looking at your resume, essays, and rec letters. If they like it, you get an invite for an interview, which can be in-person, virtual, or video call depending on the school. They'll ask you behavioral and situational questions about your goals, leadership, and why you want to go there. It could be an alum or an admissions person interviewing you. They then evaluate how you did and how you fit the program for the final decision.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had two interviews for this role. The first interview was conducted by the Professor I would be assisting with research. The second interview was with a PhD student who was also assisting the professor.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you elaborate on your past relevant experience?
- Describe your proposed approach to the problem we're currently tackling.
- What's your strategy for predicting the next murder location in Philadelphia?
Wharton University of Pennsylvania SBDC Interview Questions
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“What's your strategy for predicting the next murder location in Philadelphia?”
Read reports →“How would you plan a party for the school alumni?”
Read reports →“What is your response if a client says the price is too high?”
Read reports →“Can you identify [something relevant to your research agenda]?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your research agenda?”
Read report →“What is your approach to task prioritization?”
Read report →“Describe your proposed approach to the problem we're currently tackling.”
Read report →“Can you give an instance when you really delivered?”
Read report →“Can you talk about a past analysis you conducted and explain how you presented it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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