UPMC interview questions

Phone interview with recruiter. A few days later the recruiter called to ask whether I would be interested in an interview. I scheduled the interview with a secretary from the TDC. The interview was set up for the following week. It took place in a small room next to the waiting area. The itinerary was: Interview I: 2 tech leads & 1 manager (30 - 45 minutes) Interview II: 2 tech leads (30 - 45 minutes) Interview I: asked a bunch of questions about my resume, accomplishments, goals, reason why I wanted to leave my current job. For the technical portion I was asked a lot of OOP questions, how to implement very basic things (not even as tough as reversing a string), and then I was asked a bunch of language-specific questions. Interview II: asked a bunch of questions about my resume, accomplishments, goals, reason why I wanted to leave my current job. For the technical portion I was asked a lot of fundamental database questions and some specific questions about certain database systems (this may not apply to you. Our conversation naturally led down this path based on my previous experience). I thought the first interview went well. One of the interviewers in the second interview was surly. So I wasn't certain how that would add up. The recruiter called me the following day to make an initial offer.

Human Resources had explained that in order to apply for this position, I had to complete a diploma program at Bidwell Training Center. However, it was not mandatory and other employees are hired without receiving the diploma. During my interview, I was able to tell them that I had received the diploma as requested so I was easily offered the job being that there was an open position available. The interview was conducted outside of the human resources building at a picnic table with two interviewers. I explained to them all of the knowledge that I received from the diploma program and how I was now qualified for the job. It was obvious that the interviewers were pleased that I quickly pursued the diploma after my initial application. After one employer left the interview, the other employer hinted to me that I would most likely be receiving the job. She confirmed with a phone call that I received shortly after I left. There was only one interview. A second interview was not required. I'd like to add that the diploma program taught me many skills, but once I started the job I realized that a lot of the work I was doing was not covered in any of my classes. I was told that it normally takes six months for one to become comfortable with this job. I suggest that anyone seeking a unit secretary position request a job shadow opportunity before deciding if the job is right for you.