University of British Columbia
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Interviews at University of British Columbia

Here’s what others thought about the interview process at University of British Columbia.

Interview experience

Based on 217 interviews
Favourable

Interview difficulty

Based on 212 interviews
Medium

Interview process length

Based on 188 interviews
About two weeks

Interview process at University of British Columbia

Overall experience

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 7.

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 5.

Interview process length
About two weeks
28%
About a day or two
22%
About a week
21%
About a month
18%
More than one month
12%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
53%
Phone call/screening
43%
Group interview
40%
Written test
23%
Problem solving exercises
23%
Least reported steps
Take-home/sample work
6%
They have no interview
5%
Drug test
2%

What candidates say about the interview process at University of British Columbia

  • It was good,, warm and not nerve wrecking
    Shared on 5 August 2019 - Housekeeper/Cleaner - ubc point grey
  • Interview is focused on seeing what type of person you are. This helps in knowing how you problem solve, if you can act professionally, and your knowledge of the UBC campus as well as Vancouver.
    Shared on 15 July 2019 - Customer Service Representative Supervisor - Vancouver, BC
  • Very detailed and comprehensive
    Shared on 27 September 2017 - Associate Director - Kelowna, BC
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Interview questions at University of British Columbia

Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates

  • Background experience related to job. Shift flexibilityStart date
    Shared on 22 May 2022 - Cashier - Kelowna, BC
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The first interview at University of British Columbia

How candidates got an interview
  • Other online job site25%
  • Other19%
  • Paper application16%
  • Campus placement13%
  • Through Indeed9%

How candidates received their first interview at University of British Columbia

  • Flexible and made room for interview to be conducted at the comfortable time of the applicant.
    Shared on 17 January 2021
  • Applied online
    Shared on 7 January 2021 - Project Assistant - Vancouver, BC
  • There was no interview for this job.
    Shared on 22 March 2019 - Teaching Assistant - Kelowna, BC
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