King's College London Interview Questions
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King's College London
Student Conduct and Appeals Officer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Case
I was invited for an interview over Teams. The panel had 3 people: Head of Student Conduct and Appeals, Student Conduct & Appeals Manager, and Senior Clinical Assessment Officer. Right after the interview, there was an assessment that I had 30 minutes to complete and email back. The assessment had two parts: drafting a response and raising a concern with the manager about a scenario.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
- In your opinion, why is attention to detail crucial for this position?
- What is GDPR, and what is its significance in this role?
King's College London
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
You'll start with a 5-minute presentation, usually about your research, skills, or a project. Then, there's a Q&A about your presentation, digging into your specific contributions and what you achieved. They'll also ask competency and motivation questions – like why you want this job, how you work in a team, and your problem-solving abilities. Finally, there might be a practical/technical skills check relevant to the lab or project, covering things like methods or analysis.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell us about your project and what part you played in it.
- Which methods did you choose and what was your reasoning?
- What obstacles did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?
King's College London
PhD Student
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
So the first step was like a quick chat with two people on Teams, just to get to know each other a bit before the real interview. It was pretty relaxed and they asked about stuff like my academic history, how I manage my time, and my good and bad points.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share your strengths?
- What about your weaknesses?
- How are your organisation skills?
King's College London
Events and Experiential Learning Officer
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Group Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Group Presentation
The interview panel could have provided more substance about the job role earlier on, as I didn't get a clear picture of the position until the end when I asked questions. That's when I finally understood the expectations and my responsibilities. They mentioned my answers lacked depth, but I couldn't provide more without understanding the role better. I mentioned I'm dyslexic before the interview and was told I'd use a laptop for the test, but I ended up with pen and paper. This made the test harder because I couldn't access hyperlinks and websites needed to support my answers. I was given extra time, but then had to wait 10 minutes for more paper, cutting into my time. The panel was nice, but it wasn't a relaxed atmosphere; everyone seemed too serious.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you ensure students from diverse backgrounds can get part-time work?
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