When interviewing to be an academic advisor, employers are looking for a candidate with some background experience in advising to back up their qualifications. An extensive knowledge about college programs, requirements, and transferring must be a part of an academic advisor's repertoire Expect questions about your advising style and be prepared to provide an example of how you could implement your knowledge to help a student realistically reach their dream school.
What does customer service mean to you? What do you bring to a team? What is your greatest accomplishment this year? Why do you want to work for UMUC? Why do you want to be an Academic Adviser? Can you handle being micromanaged? Can you tell us a time something you did had a bad affect? Do you know the role you are applying for? Are you willing to work Saturdays, and days that you were intended to have off? Tell us a time you felt that you accomplished something at work?
Describe a time when you had to coach someone through a difficult conversation
Since you are a SNHU graduate what would you suggest that they do differently than you had done while attending SNHU
What are your career goals moving forward.
Always the same
When were you needed to play a mediating role in a confrontation and explain the situation.
Describe your personality
Are you competitive?
What made you decide to apply here?
Describe a time when you were confronted with a conflict and the steps you took to resolve that conflict.
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