So, you’ve been invited for a PhD interview. Congratulations! This means that the admission committee thinks you are qualified and capable of doing a PhD at their university. The interview will allow the committee to determine if you’re a good fit, and you have the motivation and drive t...
PhD interview questions can be very tricky to answer and this is for a good reason. Studying for a PhDis an amazing academic achievement, as well asserious time commitment, and it's certainly not one for the faint-hearted. Once you've decided to embark on this academic path, your PhD ...
Sean Mitchell February 2012 Individual Faculty Interview 1) Why do you want a PhD? 2) What are your career plans? 3)What have you been doing at Texas Tech that has prepared you for this program? 4) What questions do you have? Group Faculty/ Grad Student Interview 1) What questions do...
and make sure to have extra copies of your resume with you. Turn off your cell phone as soon as you arrive at the interview, and remember that your interview starts the moment you get to campus (for in-person interviews). Even casual interactions with individuals on your way to the inter...
What about PhD interviews? Applying for a PhD, rather than a Masters? Your interview is likely to be more formal, with a focus on your research project and proposal. Head over to FindAPhD.com for guides towhat's involved– and thequestionsyou might be asked. ...
the responses we get from our applicant pool when we send a few questions in advance of the interview; we often hear how they’ve ‘never been asked that question before’. That’s the impact we are looking for. Here are the three of the most innovative questions we ask our candidates:...
Questions to ask a potential PhD supervisor While preparing to meet a potential PhD supervisor for the first time, it’s a good idea to have an idea of several questions you’d like to ask them. You’ll want to sound enthusiastic and engaged. Showing that you’re interested in finding ou...
Do you have any questions for me? Behavioral Interview Questions What was the last project you headed up, and what was its outcome? Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.
Icebreaker questions for job applicants can serve as a nice segue into the main interview process. These questions will lessen a job applicant’s nervousness and reveal important information about him or her (Sirisena, n.d.). What inspires you to look for a new opportunity?What do you look...
How to Prepare For a University Admission Interview 10. After gaining a letter of acceptance, what do I do next? Congratulations, you’re in! Now all that’s left to do is to prepare for your studies, pack up your life into a single (large) suitcase, get your travel documents in orde...