Mitacs Research Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mitacs.
Mitacs
Research Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process spanned from late October to mid-January, involving several rounds. They asked basic project-related questions, focusing more on your communication skills than technical knowledge. Key advice is to be confident and humble. Make sure to ask them about their internship projects and research.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Questions about your project
- Questions about your speaking skills
- HR type interview
Mitacs
Research Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was an online Zoom meeting. They asked questions about the project I worked on and the skills I gained. There were also some HR questions, like asking about my strengths and who I admire most. The interviewer was very friendly. It would be good to know your professor beforehand if they are going to interview you. The interview lasted 40 minutes.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths?
- Describe a time you faced a setback in your research and how you overcame it.
- Who is someone you look up to and why?
Mitacs
Research Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I applied for a specific project and was invited to an interview. The interview panel included two representatives from Mitacs and one from the company who was seeking assistance with the project. The discussion focused on my experience and my ability to manage the project.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you please introduce yourself?
- Could you describe your experience within the research industry?
- Have you published any papers?
Mitacs Research Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mitacs interview reports.
“Who is someone you look up to and why?”
Read reports →“Is receiving an interview call a prerequisite?”
Read reports →“Are you planning on getting a postgraduate degree?”
Read reports →“What is the subject of your research at university?”
Read reports →“Could you solve some graph-related algorithmic problems?”
Read report →“What academic courses have you completed so far?”
Read report →“Have you published any papers?”
Read report →“What activities do you pursue outside of your academic studies?”
Read report →“What research areas are you interested in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Mitacs interview reports.