Questions and Answers about Penn State University

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If you were in charge, what would you do to make Penn State University a better place to work?

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Have paid parental leave for staff (right now we are really lagging in this area compared to other Big 10 universities - https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1132&context=honors_theses)

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What benefits does the company provide?

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Health, dental, vision and a tuition discount for family members. Also retirement benefits.

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What questions did they ask during your interview?

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What concepts I enjoyed the most in the class, my study habits, how would I handle student questions.

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How did you get your first interview at Penn State University?

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In person at the office of the Dean of the college

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Does the college give staff off Fridays in the summer?

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Haha, the university is open all summer including Fridays but you get 2 days /month for vacation, 1 day/ month for sick time and 12 holidays so lots of time off

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Do they drug test?

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Yes, as they feel it is necessary.

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Do you need to have a license to work there?

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No - was doing an internship thru the university

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