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CSU Sacramento interviews FAQs
Student Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at CSU Sacramento with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Student Assistant roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CSU Sacramento overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CSU Sacramento as a Student Assistant according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Group panel interview: 22%
Skills test: 17%
Background check: 11%
Phone interview: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at CSU Sacramento (Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2019
Interview
Call you to make appointment, they hand you interview questions before the interview, very easy, and you can get a call back the same day. They ask you about being a student and how it relates to work, depending on what you do.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What is your major and how will it help you in this position
I applied online. I interviewed at CSU Sacramento (Sacramento, CA) in Sep 2022
Interview
They focus heavily on softer skills and how you build relationships. If you are doing data analysis they will ask briefly your experience with those tools, and then a written exam where you do simple excel equations
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your experience with data analysis tools and software?
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at CSU Sacramento
Interview
Held through Zoom with pandemic during first days at semester. Interviewed by one while other monitored. Lasted for about 30 minutes. It was relevant to know about your Federal Work Study position beforehand as well as major and plans to graduate.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at CSU Sacramento (Sacramento, CA) in Jul 2021
Interview
I took the interview during COVID, so it was via zoom. I applied for the imaging student affairs position and was asked about my knowledge of computers/ keyboards. I was also asked why they should choose me, and I heard back a few days later with an acceptance email.