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University of Minnesota Interview Questions & Reviews
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Marketing Intern at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 3, 2013
Interview Details – Online application, followed by in-person interview
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Student Worker at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed May 3, 2013
Interview Details – There was one interview. Behavioral and resume review. Got back within 3 business days with an offer for the Project Management Assistant with Office of Information Technology
Interview Question – Do you use MS Word frequently? View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation.
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Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN Jan 2009 – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details – Submit your application, wait for an email invitation from the head of the clinic. They will ask you to fly in for a full day interview, where you will interview with almost every one of the full-time faculty. If you've made it to this point, they are mostly just looking at if they can get along with you and if you have a sincere interest in working for the clinic.
Interview Question – What is your theoretical orientation? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I didn't try to negotiate, and I got the feeling that negotiating was not an option. The clinic does not have much income.
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Principal Secretary and Office Specialist at University of Minnesota
No Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN Feb 2013 – Reviewed Mar 17, 2013
Interview Details – After applying on -line, I was contacted approximately 2 weeks later to schedule an interview . At my interview (friday). I was told that I would hear the following Mon/Tuesday if I would be called back for a second interview with director. Denial email sent 1.5 weeks later.
Interview Question – Typical questions... how do you resolve conflict, how do you prioritize work with upcoming deadlines... what would you do if you had 2 people come to you needing their work done at the same time.... Answer Question
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Graduate Research Assistant at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 13, 2013
Interview Details – Saw the posting online, applied through umn portal. Emailed the prof mentioned in umn portal. Got a reply within a week, then a phone call was set up. The next week a meeting was set up and withing 4 days, they gave me the offer.
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Adjunct Professor at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Paul, MN – Reviewed Mar 1, 2013
Interview Details – The only way to submit your resume is on-line. However, it helps to have knowledge from the various departments one is interested in working in. I volunteered for many years in various capacities in order to be known before I interviewed for my position. It's a fast process once you are accepted. Renewal contract every year can be stressful.
Interview Question – Are you interested in the pursuit of your doctorate degree? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No, it's a contract and there is no ability for negotiation.
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Scientist at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 25, 2013
Interview Details – Long interview to meet the members of the lab and tour the facility lasting around 2 hours. Able to see many hands on activities to gauge reaction and interest. Important to work well with the team and ask questions.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Answer Question
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Development Officer at University of Minnesota
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN – Reviewed Dec 4, 2012
Interview Details – The interview process went well overall. Please be prepared for both a behavioral and technical interview with specific questions on trends, university objectives, systems and previous expertise and knowledge. Know the organizational objectives, key players, structure and ask good questions. They have great opportunities across the organization.
Interview Question – I cannot think of any unexpected questions during this interview. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The compensation was lower than last position within a large healthcare organization.
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Executive Office & Administrative Specialist at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN Sep 2012 – Reviewed Nov 1, 2012
Interview Details –
I was initially contacted by one of the Program Managers to set up an interview date and time via email. My first interview was on a Monday with the Executive Director. My second interview was scheduled for Friday of the same week with his executive staff - one Project Manager, one Program Manager, and one Manager of Technology Services. My third and final interview was scheduled for the following Tuesday with the Executive Director again.
All four individuals were extremely professional, pleasant, and direct. Their various personalities were genuinely expressed throughout the interview process, and after working with them for a month, I know that they were being authentic during the interviews. Their primary interests during the interviews were to be certain that (a) I could not only do the job well, but also be a good fit for their team - my hobbies, interests, and life outlook were important to all of them; and (b) I could interact well with people of diverse cultures and ethnicities across various situations.
Interview Question – How much experience do you have in dealing/interacting with people of color, minorities, and/or various cultures? View Answer
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation phase. Since I would be working for a specific unit/department, their offer was made with what was remaining in their annual budget after the previous permanent employee left and after having retained a temporary employee for three months. In addition, there is a union that dictates wages based upon job title/description and number of years of service within that field.
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Undergraduate Programs Advisor at University of Minnesota
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN Sep 2011 – Reviewed Oct 21, 2012
Interview Details – I submitted my resume and a cover letter for the vacancy when it was announced via the department's list serve. I got a call back to set up a face to face interview. I didn't receive a job offer initially but the following semester I was offered the position and I accepted.
Interview Question – I think the most difficult question was how would I apply student development theory to my everyday work with undergraduate students. There isn't a real right or wrong answer but I think the interviewer was looking to see if you were aware of applicable theories that might help guide you in working with a diverse student population Answer Question
Negotiation Details – there wasn't really a negotiation phase just the offer letter
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