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.
Professional history, how would my colleagues describe me, one time I dropped the ball, three characteristics that make a great academic advisor, personal/professional accomplishments I'm especially proud of, why I'm the ideal candidate, how do I feel about change...
Have you worked with a adult online population?
What would you do if you were having a hard time hitting your goals?
How would you go about telling a student they are being dropped from the program because they are not coming to class
Where do you see yourself in 5 years.
Describe an instance where you had an issue with a prospective student. How did you handle it?
What is your greatest strength?
What is your greatest weakness?
How would you handle a situation in which you misadvised a student and it has postponed their graduation?
Why do you need this job
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