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JNU Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
85.7% Positive experience

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3 roles · 7 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at JNU.

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Research Scholar

Research · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation

The interview at CPS, JNU was straightforward. The professors were approachable and inquired about my proposal and my political science expertise. They allowed me time to formulate my responses. Overall, it was a positive experience.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you elaborate on the philosophical underpinnings of your research proposal?
  • Which key scholars and thinkers are central to your proposed research?
  • Please share your knowledge and understanding within the field of political science.
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Software Engineer

Engineering · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, you submit your job experience to the office. Then, you wait for an invitation to come in for a skill exam. After that, you attend a face-to-face exchange of opinions, and finally, you attend a physical health check. You repeat this whole process three times.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about your past experiences?
  • What specific skills do you possess?
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Research

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

It was an online interview that lasted for 2 hours. I had a 10-minute presentation and then Q&A with three professors from the academic committee. They asked about my past work and how it connects to my research within China. The environment was good and they were very friendly.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about your research and experience background?
  • How do you see your professional experience connecting with your research in China?
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Teaching Assistant

Other

Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was just an easy phone interview, nothing special. Very easy. Do not have any special at the moment. There was a question about work limitation.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Just an easy phone interview, nothing special. Very easy. Do not have any special at the moment. Why there is a work limitation?

JNU Interview Questions

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Can you explain the necessity of large datasets for neural networks?

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Which key scholars and thinkers are central to your proposed research?

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Could you elaborate on the philosophical underpinnings of your research proposal?

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Just an easy phone interview, nothing special. Very easy. Do not have any special at the moment. Why there is a work limitation?

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What makes you choose our school and how long do you plan on staying?

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How do you see your professional experience connecting with your research in China?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 JNU interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 46.2%
Presentation 30.8%
Technical 23.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 14.3%
Average 71.4%
Difficult 14.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 85.7%
Neutral 14.3%

Reports by job function

Research 4
Other 2
Engineering 1