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University of Wisconsin Interview Questions & Reviews
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Housing Tutor at University of Wisconsin
No Offer – Reviewed May 8, 2013
Interview Details – Easy online application. Received an email for the interview. Three people interviewing- 2 current tutors and 1 other housing employee. Asked general question on why you'd be good for the job, etc. Then there was a portion where they gave you three questions in your field and had you explain how to do each problem.
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Research Specialist at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details – Found job on UW-Madison's website, contacted lab via email. We set up an interview time that worked and it was very comfortable. Questions related to the job and previous education. Hiring process was quick.
Interview Question – Not applicable. The interview questions were expected. Answer Question
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Research Associate at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Oct 2011 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2013
Interview Details – usual interview for postdoctoral position, day on campus plus presentation about previous work, i had an impression that guy expected me to turn down the offer
Interview Question – you never know what they expect from you Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no salary negation, although i asked for H1B visa instead of J1
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Tutor at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Sep 2011 – Reviewed Dec 20, 2012
Interview Details – I knew a UW athlete, who recommended I tutor part time when I needed a job. The process was pretty simple, and I started a few weeks later. Other than a single compliance meeting, there were no steps between the interview and working.
Interview Question – There were no particularly hard questions; they just wanted to know how you would go about tutoring an athlete. The interview didn't last more than a half hour. Answer Question
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Program Assistant at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI – Reviewed Oct 1, 2012
Interview Details – Very easy interview process, it was more personal questions to see if I was a good fit as opposed to business related questions.
Interview Question – What are 5 of your biggest flaws Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No
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Customer Service at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Milwaukee, WI Feb 2011 – Reviewed May 14, 2012
Interview Details – Interview process was very quick.
Interview Questions
- Give an example of how you helped a customer. Answer Question
- Tell us about a challenge you overcame. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – They made an offer.
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Assistant Scientist at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Apr 2010 – Reviewed Apr 27, 2012
Interview Details –
I first give a 45 min presentation and then meet with about 8 peoples individually, I had lunch with the group.
it is very extensive interview, you better have a really good sleep at the night before the interview. The peoples are very cold and you get be used to no smile situation.
Interview Question – why you want to work here, what is your goal in the next five years. Answer Question
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Student Assistant at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Feb 2012 – Reviewed Feb 22, 2012
Interview Details – go through resume, why you apply for chemistry library, what you want to get from this position
Interview Question – what are you proud of? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – flexibility of work time
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Research Assistant at University of Wisconsin
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Jan 2010 – Reviewed Jan 25, 2012
Interview Details – Nothing much to tell
Interview Question – Why do you want to join our research lab View Answer
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Marketing at University of Wisconsin
No Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Nov 2011 – Reviewed Jan 10, 2012
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The panel interview was as expected for University of Wisconsin - a "round up" of employees available to serve, some of which have no concept of what would (or wouldn't) make an applicant successful in the position. I was surprised however, with such a large institution, of some of the comments made during the process. Although I am no HR expert, they seem to have bordered on the illegal.
I earned one of two finalist spots and when I finally met with the ultimate hiring manager, he couldn't be bothered talking to me. Mostly spoke about himself and then cut us off at the half hour mark. It was apparent that the hiring decision was made prior to my interview and he was just going through the motions. It was disappointing that I took time off of work (two separate days, over two hours) to go through the interview process when, prepared my references, completed a background check, come to find out, the job went to an internal candidate that was earmarked from the beginning (based on a reliable internal source). The processes and procedures of University of Wisconsin require the protocol of a search and screen committee and panel interview. Although I feel I was the more qualified applicant, I regret I was simply used as a requirement fulfillment for this department to hire the person they had in mind from the beginning. My advice to future applicants is to verify if there is an internal applicant applying for the same position you are considering. If there is, I would suggest withdrawing your application as I have seen this very thing happen again and again at UW. It is a flaw in the system that unfortunately I fell victim to.
Interview Question – How good of writer are you? View Answer
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