[Quantum-ms] Preparing for Interviews

Tue Oct 1 16:20:32 EDT 2024

Dear Students,

Please see the attached pdf which provides tips on how to prepare for an
interview as well as a list of common interview questions (non-technical).

*Jennifer Lee*
*Director of Career Placement & Events*

On Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:07 AM EE Careers <ee-career at ee.columbia.edu>
wrote:

> Dear Students,
>
> Please note the upcoming career events and selected jobs that I posted on
> VMock (*for those who may still not have access*).
>
> *UPCOMING EE CAREER EVENTS *
> *(You can find all upcoming EE events here
> <https://www.ee.columbia.edu/content/career-events-electricalcomputer-engineering-quantum-students>.
> I will update this page as I receive confirmations from employers)*
> *1) Nvidia Info Session (Virtual)*
> Date: Wednesday, October 2 @ 4pm
> *Register here
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nvidia.eightfold.ai_events_candidate_landing-3FplannedEventId-3DZ3yRr8kr1&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=fM_6x-XODzDtmRCV0HW2tb77Q_ZHavtOUlbfFe7a4dU&e= >*
>
> *2) Silicon Labs Info Session (Virtual)*
> Date: Wednesday, October 9 @ 4pm
> *Register  here
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbiauniversity.zoom.us_meeting_register_tJMucuuhrDMiEtDalSQb49dDAI9r6qVT3QTC&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=cIV-3k-RmCvosI7lg6tfWtkdvr96h676qD9dUacNGYU&e= >*
>
> *SELECTED JOB POSTINGS FROM VMOCK*
> *INTERNSHIPS*
> Mathworks Summer Internship
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mathworks.com_company_jobs_opportunities_25610-2Dmultiple-2Dopenings-2Dengineering-2Ddevelopment-2Dgroup-2Dinternship-3F&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=z4wVZhTtSdazT34GzbVMDypk9bwchOaUm-OhVQg77WE&e= >
>
> *FULL TIME*
> Apple Entry Level SOC Design Verification
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.apple.com_en-2Dus_details_200552149_cellular-2Dsoc-2Ddesign-2Dverification-2Dengineer-2Dentry-2Dlevel-3Fteam-3DHRDWR&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=jTy2b0AyZdx6HPrAAxZuZyMdn1ra4dRpBW8EvnZ2Kbc&e= >
> MathWorks New Grad Role
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mathworks.com_company_jobs_opportunities_16217-2Dmultiple-2Dopenings-2Dengineering-2Ddevelopment-2Dgroup-2Du-2Ds-3F&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=S6vHHpNInuxyLmWuVwcwhqd3u1RXqqGrVdAdEXQaNVU&e= >
> Noka Entry Level Junior Radio Hardware Engineer
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fa-2Devmr-2Dsaasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com_hcmUI_CandidateExperience_en_sites_CX-5F1_job_5528_-3Fkeyword-3DJr.-2BRadio-2BHardware-2BEngineer-26mode-3Dlocation&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=AbZ_kZaRhtXw-racPuO1UNsS0gsB_w3_e7fwYEzzW6Q&e= >
> Apple Entry Level iPad Touch HW (Cupertino
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.apple.com_en-2Dus_details_200540953_ipad-2Dtouch-2Dhw-2Dtouch-2Dee-2Dengineer-3Fteam-3DHRDWR&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=z-jl188HGk_PoKix-uU3BC8e2dODyR9j3vhHUI5h6ik&e= >,
> Austin
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.apple.com_en-2Dus_details_200540950_ipad-2Dtouch-2Dhw-2Dtouch-2Dee-2Dengineer-3Fteam-3DHRDWR&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=hV2UGIOqdNTlpOEjuEozJ0W-bAjt6iHYSpeZ3T1LinA&e= >):
> *Please email me if you apply to this role*
>
> *Jennifer Lee*
> *Director of Career Placement & Events*
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 12:02 PM EE Careers <ee-career at ee.columbia.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Students,
>>
>> Please see below for our upcoming career events *(USE YOUR COLUMBIA
>> EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN REGISTERING).*
>>
>> *1) IBM Quantum Today!*
>>
>> *2) Graduate Micro Career Fair (school level)*
>> Date: Thursday, September 26th from 11am - 3:30pm
>> Location: Carleton Commons
>> *Register here
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_columbia-2Dengineering-2Dmicro-2Dcareer-2Dfair-2Dtickets-2D1020702888817-3Faff-3Doddtdtcreator&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=BwJhKt6Cf7lxez2GOkO4st8dQPInEUwQc2gjN9umDPE&e= > (**tickets
>> go live at 3:30pm today!**)*
>>
>> *3) GlobalFoundries Info Session for Undergraduates (Virtual)*
>> Date: Thursday, September 26th @5:30pm
>> *Note: The company is inviting interested graduate students to
>> participate. Please email me if you would like to attend*
>>
>> *4) Apple Hardware Recruiting Day *
>> Date: Friday, September 27th @ 1pm
>> Location: Schermerhorn Hall (Room 501)
>> *Register here
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_apple-2Dee-2Dhardware-2Drecruiting-2Dday-2Dtickets-2D1015353438467&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=2n4oWU8WT6U4tvDk_LxhPfDvWtt_Ng_kjk3on1PaECs&e= > (DUPLICATE
>> TICKETS WILL BE DELETED)*
>>
>> *5) Nvidia Info Session (Virtual)*
>> Date: Wednesday, October 2 @ 4pm
>> *Register here
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nvidia.eightfold.ai_events_candidate_landing-3FplannedEventId-3DZ3yRr8kr1&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=fM_6x-XODzDtmRCV0HW2tb77Q_ZHavtOUlbfFe7a4dU&e= >*
>>
>> *REMINDER: If you register for an event and can no longer attend, please
>> cancel   your registration so another student can take your place (NO-SHOWS
>> will be recorded and will lead to penalties).*
>>
>> *Thank you for your cooperation and for being courteous to your fellow
>> students!*
>>
>> Jennifer
>>
>> *Jennifer Lee, MSEE, MBA*
>> Director, Career Placement, Events & External Relations
>> Department of Electrical Engineering
>> 212-851-9252 (Mudd 1311) | LinkedIn
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_jennifer-2Dl-2D35953958_&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=4Aosp8iAedHiNKZ1-_GDFQuNab2KlQoV5UrwWEqMemU&e= >
>> Schedule an appointment <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__calendly.com_jl308_30min&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=vCS7SuQ2Ci07oEN_iBRVaviLhyNbayd1ILsUmFauO7U&e= > *(For
>> in-person meetings, please email me before scheduling)*
>>
>> Confidentiality Notice:  The information (including any attachments)
>> contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and
>> confidential use of the recipient(s) named above.  If the reader of this
>> message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for
>> delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you
>> have received this document in error and that any review, disclosure,
>> dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly
>> prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify
>> me immediately.
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 3:41 PM EE Careers <ee-career at ee.columbia.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Students,
>>>
>>> *Please see below for the registration links for our upcoming career
>>> events - these events are open ONLY to students from the EE department
>>> (PLEASE USE YOUR COLUMBIA EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN REGISTERING). *
>>>
>>> *IBM Quantum (Internships Only)*
>>> Date: Friday, September 20th @ 2pm
>>> Location: Davis Auditorium (CEPSR)
>>> *Register here
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_ibm-2Dquantum-2Dinfo-2Dsession-2Dtickets-2D1012775317237&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=2K5CKRogfKKroNFef_8Gd5lMMIh3zOaiIqYNGWeV-Q4&e= > **(DUPLICATE
>>> TICKETS WILL BE DELETED)*
>>> (*NOTE*: *a different team from IBM Quantum will be coming to Columbia
>>> for the School Level Employer Expo on November 1st)*
>>>
>>> *Apple Hardware Recruiting Day (Internships/Full Time Roles)*
>>> Date: Friday, September 27th @ 1pm
>>> Location: Schermerhorn Hall (Room 501)
>>> *Register here
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_apple-2Dee-2Dhardware-2Drecruiting-2Dday-2Dtickets-2D1015353438467&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=2n4oWU8WT6U4tvDk_LxhPfDvWtt_Ng_kjk3on1PaECs&e= > (DUPLICATE
>>> TICKETS WILL BE DELETED)*
>>>
>>> *REMINDER: If you register for an event and can no longer attend, please
>>> cancel   your registration so another student can take your place (NO-SHOWS
>>> will be recorded and will lead to penalties).*
>>>
>>> *Jennifer Lee, MSEE, MBA*
>>> Director, Career Placement, Events & External Relations
>>> Department of Electrical Engineering
>>> 212-851-9252 (Mudd 1311) | LinkedIn
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_jennifer-2Dl-2D35953958_&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=4Aosp8iAedHiNKZ1-_GDFQuNab2KlQoV5UrwWEqMemU&e= >
>>> Schedule an appointment <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__calendly.com_jl308_30min&d=DwIFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=SD-9ztpHDQVkXLFc0zdc9RZWqGhdQ2vAJZ0O73eMlt0&m=gBeKHwtCk3TJiX1PZ3LGSb2X8BWWw8SZBZrEE2V229yvky2gSFM7oTJtqPpg2Ek7&s=vCS7SuQ2Ci07oEN_iBRVaviLhyNbayd1ILsUmFauO7U&e= > *(For
>>> in-person meetings, please email me before scheduling)*
>>>
>>> Confidentiality Notice:  The information (including any attachments)
>>> contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and
>>> confidential use of the recipient(s) named above.  If the reader of this
>>> message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for
>>> delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you
>>> have received this document in error and that any review, disclosure,
>>> dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly
>>> prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify
>>> me immediately.
>>>
>>
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