Lund University Interview Questions
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Lund University
Student Employee
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was done over Zoom. They asked some basic common questions: about how I work in groups or alone, my last school project and its outcome, if I know Excel, and if I'm planning to apply for any programs in the department next term.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you planning to apply to any programs in the department next term?
Lund University
Project Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was one interview with the employer to discuss the project and my motivations. I got an answer fairly shortly after that. I had another meeting discussing my role and details via email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to apply for this role?
Lund University
PhD Candidate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I presented my master thesis and talked about how my interests and past work align with the PhD project. They also told me about the department members and the kind of work involved. They gave some background on Lund as well.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What motivated your choice of this program?
- Explain the connection between your interests, prior experience, and this PhD project.
Lund University
PhD Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was about a PhD position focused on using remote sensing and geographical information technologies to assess drought in semi-arid areas that are difficult to access due to political or topographical reasons. It was a relaxed and comfortable conversation, primarily aiming to gauge my interest and prior experience in this specific area.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What kinds of satellite data or imagery would you employ for drought identification?
Lund University Interview Questions
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“What is the power needed to lift a Renault Megane to the top of the Eiffel Tower?”
Read reports →“What kinds of satellite data or imagery would you employ for drought identification?”
Read reports →“What makes this paper better than the others?”
Read reports →“What is it about physics that you find most captivating?”
Read reports →“Describe your process for debugging an electronic card that isn't working.”
Read report →“What is your understanding of this country?”
Read report →“What kind of PhD thesis do you envision completing by the end of your doctoral studies?”
Read report →“What motivated your decision to pursue a PhD abroad rather than in your home country?”
Read report →“Are you considering other PhD programs?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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