CNRS General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CNRS.
CNRS
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Quick email response from the internship supervisor and good discussion. Tour of the lab and introduction to the team. Good consideration during the exchange. Explanation of tasks and the internship process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What were your motivations?
CNRS
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was about older projects and education. They asked some questions about the internship subjects. It mostly focuses on previous projects and your contributions. Knowing the requirements is also a plus.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about the previous projects you've worked on and what your contributions were.
- Can you discuss the subjects related to this internship?
- What do you know about the requirements for this role?
CNRS
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviewer introduced themselves and then asked me about myself, my academic history, my past projects, and my aspirations for the future. They also wanted to know my approach to working on the project. They then delved into questions about each part of the project to gauge my understanding.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were your past projects similar to the one offered?
CNRS General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CNRS interview reports.
“Why do research?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in research careers?”
Read reports →“What do you want to improve about your profile?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to intern with us?”
Read reports →“What is your educational or professional history?”
Read report →“Why did you choose this internship?”
Read report →“What were your motivations?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for wanting to do this internship with us?”
Read report →“What do you know about the requirements for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 CNRS interview reports.