Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Research Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
There were 2 interview rounds. The first one included a presentation, and the second interview was more of a "fit" interview with the professor / BA leader. The interviews focused on technical accomplishments and academic track record, going into significant detail and also asking about engineering basics.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about the most challenging course you've taken and what you learned from that experience?
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Research Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
My experience with Fraunhofer - EMFT was that the first round was a meetup. Then there was a technical interview for the second round with a manager, an engineer, HR, and two students. It was pretty easy, I got all the questions right and they gave me an offer. After a lot of bureaucracy, I decided not to proceed. HR was not helpful and made things complicated. I don't recommend them. It was a lot of time for nothing. They also didn't refund the money for the recognition documents they asked for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the Smith Chart in detail?
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Research Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The atmosphere was relaxed, focusing on getting to know each other and seeing if we'd be a good fit. Then, it moved into the technical side. I was drawn into technical discussions to see how I'd handle real-world tasks. Ultimately, it was an engaging conversation about problems and solutions, ideas, and innovations. I also felt like the department head was really keen on hiring me. I even got to meet my (potential) future colleagues right away.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you describe your experience as a diploma student?
- Tell me about your diploma thesis.
- Do you have any further questions?
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft interview reports.
“Could you explain the Smith Chart in detail?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how pointers work in C?”
Read reports →“Do you have any further questions?”
Read reports →“How do you cope with stress and unfamiliar situations?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your diploma thesis.”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience as a diploma student?”
Read report →“Tell me about your studies.”
Read report →“Could you tell me about the most challenging course you've taken and what you learned from that experience?”
Read report →“What are your personal expectations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft interview reports.