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Updated Oct 9, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Manager at University of British Columbia
Posted Oct 9, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took 1 week)
Personal contact requested I apply to posting. posting then came through on online HR site. Process included an informal phone interview/conversation, a panel interview with Directors and then a 1:1 interview with immediate superior.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Program Assistant at University of British Columbia
Posted Sep 28, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took 1 week)
First interview with two managers from the team and one other staff member. Standard behavioral type questions. 2 Days later a second interview with one of the same managers, and two others from the team. An "in basket" test was also given - I was placed at a computer in the office and had to answer some questions/use some data. Basically they want to see samples of your writing as the position was heavily email based. I received a phone call offer the next day from HR person who had not been at any interviews. Prior communication had been via email with the office's receptionist.
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Negotiation Details
I was only able to negotiate the start date - they wanted me to start right away (in 2 days) I asked to start the following week. The position was unionized so there was no possibility to negotiate any other aspect.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Student Services at University of British Columbia
Posted Mar 21, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 (took a day)
Standard Interview Questions were asked. i believe this is so for positions based at UBC.
1) What was your biggest challenge in your last position? and how did you overcome it?
2) Give an example of a time where you resolved a conflict in your life (preferably work related)
3) How did you resolve a disagreement with a supervisor. What did you do?
Most of the questions revolve around team-work and conflict resolution. I would recommend potential interviewees to prepare with a couple of solid examples. Its quite clear cut. Hope this helps!
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales at University of British Columbia
Posted Mar 8, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Port Coquitlam, BC (Canada) (took a day)
Basically, you get scheduled for an interview, then you show up and find out that it's a group interview with 5-10 other people. In the interview, the group asks questions as you try to stand out. Then the manager will call you in one by one to give you the results. It is pretty clear that some people don't stand out and they get the job anyways (they'll hire about 90% of all people). For those that don't get hired, it almost feels fake like they were paid to be there so it seems like not everyone gets the job but don't really know if that is really the case although many have said that is the case.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Inappropriate?
Administration at University of British Columbia
Posted Sep 13, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took 2 weeks)
The interviewers were very friendly. They took turn asking me questions aboout my interests and some other situational questions. However, I was unable to commit to the length of employment.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Administrative at University of British Columbia
Posted Sep 12, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2009 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took a day)
applied as in internal to UBC candidate. Did a panel interview and was tested on basic admin tasks.
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Negotiation Details
It was for a CUPE 2950 post so there were no salary negotiations. It was able to negotiate my start date.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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No
Inappropriate?
Student Assistant (Librarian) at University of British Columbia
Posted Aug 16, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took 5 days)
Ask some question about my resume, then ask about teamwork, responsiblity. Specially when something you cannot handle occurs while your supervisor is absent, how do you deal with it.
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Negotiation Details
When I was trying to take a week off, which was not allowed in the work-study program, I had to deal with the work-study program.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Executive Educaiton Assistant at University of British Columbia
Posted Jun 28, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took a day)
very standard interview. starting from the general info about the myself, and then about the responsibility and lastly, a couple of behavior questions
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Negotiation Details
no.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Cashier at University of British Columbia
Posted May 13, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2008 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took a day)
My frd was quiting her job when she referred me to the manager. So at that time they urgently need someone to fill up the position. Therefore the manager didn't ask me many questions except for asking bout my food service experience (I had 6 month food service exp in a Jap restaurant back then), and asked my status in Canada (I'm an international student). He's really nice person and helped me with my part-time work permit application as well. My suggestion is that to get insider referring u and do not drop the resume during lunch time.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Housing and Conferences House Person at University of British Columbia
Posted Apr 25, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took a day)
It was a bunch of general questions about your personality and how to problem solve issues and whether or not you would be a good fit with the team of individuals who are already woking there. They asked about previous work experiences and what kind of contribution we made to the job. It really is a fairly generic interview set up for a labour position with Housing and Conferences
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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