Random phone call for a 15 min screen then had to prepare a presentation on my problem solving approach, that was different from any other interview. After that a 30 min interview with STAR behavioral questions and resume stuff
Questions Asked
1.“Explain what dynamic programming is. Give a simple example”
2.“Tell me about a time you had to migrate data without downtime. How did you plan it?”
PepsiCo
IT Analyst
Summer 2026Pending Outcome
Wilfrid Laurier University · Data Science
3rd year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships
EasyBehavioralVirtual
Typical behavioral. They did ask about a time you failed or where at fault, how you dealt with it and what you learned. Interviewers were very friendly and accomodating. The position was canceled in the end
CRA
IT Analyst
Ottawa, ON
Winter 2026No Offer
Carleton University · Computer Science
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralVirtual
No technical content for an IT role, just behavioral and situational. Applied through the co-op coordinator, got through to the interview stage. Lost points on a question about handling conflicting feedback from two supervisors
Questions Asked
1.“What are the most important secure coding principles you apply day-to-day”
Hydro One
IT Analyst
Toronto, ON
Winter 2026Accepted
Brock University · Computer Science
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
Pre-recordedFast process
Fastest turnaround I had all season. Pre recorded video , all behavioral. Offer in 4 days
Questions Asked
1.“Explain dependency inversion, the D in SOLID”
Procter & Gamble
IT Analyst
Cincinnati, OH
Winter 2025Declined Offer
University of Cincinnati · Computer Science
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralMultiple roundsVirtual
Zero technical for an IT role, all behavioral. Aptitude test then two interviews, everything STAR format. They focused on leadership and taking ownership without being told to. All about potential and fit
Questions Asked
1.“How do you handle merge conflicts in a team using Git?”
Department of National Defence
IT Analyst
Ottawa, ON
Summer 2026No Offer
Carleton University · Computer Science
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralFast process
Short and friendly, about 20 minutes. They went through my background, resume projects and career goals. Also questions about past technical projects and what I built. Nothing intimidating, just getting to know me. Post Secondary Co-op placement in Ottawa
Questions Asked
1.“What is SQL injection? Write a vulnerable query and then fix it”