Rochester College Create IT Linux Study Guide Interview Questions
Education
- In high school, university, or continuing education, how did you fare in mathematics and physical sciences? Which were your strongest subjects, and how did you rank in your class?
- Describe achievements that were considered exceptional by colleagues and staff.
- What course and university did you choose, and why?
- In college, which were your strongest courses, and which did you enjoy the most?
- In your career, in school, or other extra curriculars, what leadership roles did you take on? How did you rise above your peers?
- When presented with a new challenge, or an unfamiliar subject, describe the processes you follow to familiarize yourself with the material.
Career and experience
- Describe your experience with Linux or open-source software.
- Describe your experience helping/supporting people with technical difficulties.
- Describe your experience writing for public consumption (e.g. reports, presentations, guides, documentation, announcements, etc).
- Describe a situation where you resolved a difficult bug or configuration problem.
- Describe your experience working with hardware; for example monitors, printers, and other desktop peripherals.
- Describe your experience administering Windows and MacOS systems.
- Describe situations where you worked, determined priorities, and managed your time independently with little supervision.
Context
- How do you keep your skills sharp and updated? What resources do you use?
- Why do you most want to work for company?
- What suggestions could you give to help company improve its products?
- What do you think is the biggest future opportunity for company?
