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Academic Advisor Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Academic Advisor interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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What questions do you have for me?

It's always a great idea to have questions ready for the interviewer. Review the school's website and other online resources to ensure your questions are not mundane or redundant. The last thing an interviewer wants to hear is a list of questions you could have found the answers to by merely watching a video on their website! It's important to ask thoughtful questions that demonstrate your interest in the role and your desire to provide excellent student support.

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35 Academic Advisor Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Academic Advisor interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Ask The Interviewer

    1. What questions do you have for me?

  • Communication

    2. Presenting accurate reports and documentation is an important part of being an academic advisor. How would you describe your written communication skills?

  • Communication

    3. Walk me through your approach with students who are undecided on their major.

  • Communication

    4. How do you explain complicated concepts to those who may not understand?

  • Communication

    5. How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

  • Compatibility

    6. If asked, how do you believe your coworkers would describe you?

  • Compatibility

    7. How would you describe your work ethic?

  • Compatibility

    8. What unique qualities can you bring to our school?

  • Compatibility

    9. When given your advisory roster, how much of each student's background do you like to learn?

  • Critical Thinking

    10. What would you do if a student on your academic roster was failing a course?

  • Critical Thinking

    11. Under what circumstance would you suggest a student change majors?

  • Diligence

    12. How familiar are you with the undergrad and graduate programs at our school?

  • Diligence

    13. What do you know about the culture at our school?

  • Diligence

    14. How do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the industry to best advise students on their career paths?

  • Diligence

    15. How often do you monitor the progress of the students on your academic roster?

  • Direct

    16. Tell me about yourself.

  • Discovery

    17. Can you share a time when you've had to balance a student's personal struggles with their academic goals?

  • Discovery

    18. As an academic advisor, understanding sources of inspiration is important. Who has inspired you in your life and why?

  • Discovery

    19. What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

  • Discovery

    20. What do you find most rewarding about being an academic advisor?

  • Discovery

    21. How often do you take work home with you?

  • Discovery

    22. Why do you want to work as an academic advisor at our facility?

  • Discovery

    23. What did you think of your academic advisor when you were an undergraduate student?

  • Diversity

    24. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

  • Experience

    25. We are asking for 8 years of experience in an academic environment and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

  • Leadership

    26. Tell me about your leadership qualities and how those help you with leading your students.

  • Operational

    27. All of our candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?

  • Problem Solving

    28. What are some of the most common challenges you face when advising students, and how do you navigate those challenges to ensure their success?

  • Problem Solving

    29. When faced with a problem, are you more likely to jump into solving it, or are you the type to carefully assess the issue first?

  • Role-Specific

    30. What are your favorite resources for helping students discover potential career choices?

  • Role-Specific

    31. In your opinion, what are the top 3 functions of an academic advisor?

  • Salary

    32. What is your current salary?

  • Stress

    33. How do you handle stress on the job?

  • Teamwork

    34. Do you consider yourself a team player? Why?

  • Tough

    35. As an academic advisor, you will often be privy to sensitive situations. Do you think honesty is always the best policy?