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McGill University interviews FAQs
Office Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at McGill University with 2 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 81.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at McGill University as a Office Assistant according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 100%
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Straightforward. A screening phone call, with basic "tell me about yourself" etc. and reviewing role expectations. Followed by short behavioural interview (15-20mins). Could be in-person or virtual depending on the department (I've had both). Overall, pretty chill.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about what we do here at [faculty/department]?
I applied online. I interviewed at McGill University
Interview
My interview process was the following:
I first sent my resume and cover letter through their platform. Then I was contacted for a 30-minute interview with a manager by zoom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The first question was about describing the role I was applying for.
Then mostly behavioural questions. Tell me a time when you deal with a bad client, a time when you showed leadership...
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at McGill University (Montreal, QC) in May 2021
Interview
Very easy, I just met with the supervisor to see if the role would be a fit. They previously emailed me directly, offering the role. Very straightforward and quite enjoyable.