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University of Southern California Interview Questions & Reviews
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Research Laboratory Technician at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Dec 11, 2012
Interview Details – I didn't have to go through a traditional hiring and interview process since I was a student worker and was being converted to full-time after graduating.
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Research Assistant at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 20, 2012
Interview Details – I applied to study in the graduate school. The application begins in October every year, and I was informed for a phone interview. In the interview, most of the questions are related to basic science and my undergraduate experience. I got the offer to an interdisciplinary program in medicine school.
Interview Question – a very specific question on my research Answer Question
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Statistician at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 27, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online, and get a call 1 week later. Then had 3 onsite visits, and was offered the job.
Interview Question – How do you see the salary is lower than industry? View Answer
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Graduate Research Assistant at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 16, 2012
Interview Details – As I was enrolled as an international graduate student, the communication was mainly through emails and phone calls. There were two phone interviews (it may differ across departments) and the questions were focused on my prior research experience with a few technical details. Generally the university treat their student employees nicely, but the working environment and culture vary widely by department.
Interview Question – An technical detail in one of my research projects. Answer Question
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Assistant Director at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 18, 2012
Interview Details – Group interviews consisting of employees from different departments on campus were the bulk of the interview process. Meals were also informal interviews. Upper-level administrators spend about 30 minutes with the candidate to talk about overview of the department and mission.
Interview Question – None the questions were difficult. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Non-negotiable salary and benefits
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Graduate Student at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jul 19, 2012
Interview Details – After the first stage basic application screening, there will be an invite to the final interview for a weekend visiting USC. USC will conduct two interviews with two faculties under the PIBBS program.
Interview Question – What are your primary research interests, and how is that different from what you have accomplished? Answer Question
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Culinary Specialist at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2011 – Reviewed Jul 10, 2012
Interview Details – I received a call and had a phone interview last July. The recruiting intern asked questions like "What were my accomplishments," "what makes me a good candidate," and "give an example of when I dealt with a difficult customer." I received an invitation to go in for a cooking test the following week and according to the panel, did well.
Interview Questions
- How would you have improved your sauce for the chicken? View Answer
- What could you have done better for the cooked vegetables? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I was given a fixed wage because of the union contract and understood that raises were fixed each year as well. Salaried employees are able to negotiate.
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Student Worker at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2011 – Reviewed Mar 23, 2012
Interview Details – I submitted my resume. Was called for an interview the next day.
Interview Question – Experience in the field. Projects Answer Question
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Program Manager at University of Southern California
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2009 – Reviewed Nov 9, 2011
Interview Details – good work enviorment
Interview Question – why would you choose this job? Answer Question
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PhD Candidate at University of Southern California
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dec 2009 – Reviewed Jun 25, 2011
Interview Details – -Submit an application online
Interview Question – Mathematics and statics and physics quetions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Taugh
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