
Queen's University Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Queen's University.
Research Assistant
I got the interview after sending an email to the professor who listed the job on the university's internal portal. I then went to his office after emailing him to say I wanted to meet in person to show my interest.
- What makes you want to take on this position?
- What aspects of this role pique your interest?
- How do you believe you are well-suited for this position?
Research Assistant
It was a panel interview with four people asking questions. The environment felt friendly, and they answered my questions thoroughly. They asked many follow-up questions while taking notes. It was a bit intimidating at first with four interviewers, but they let me do most of the talking, so I felt in control of the interview's direction.
- Can you give an example of a project where being detail-oriented was crucial?
- Please take us through your resume and provide more details on your past projects.
- Describe a situation where you dealt with a difficult employer and your response.
Research Assistant
The interview process was pretty standard. I got a questionnaire with about 10 questions. It asked about my strengths for the job, any potential difficulties I might face, and my availability to start. It also included a task where I had to order some statements and explain my reasoning.
- What strengths would you bring to this position?
- Can you describe your experience?
- What difficulties do you foresee?
Queen's University Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Queen's University interview reports.
“What are your veiws of the last election?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose Queen's University?”
Read reports →“What is your earliest possible start date?”
Read reports →“When would you be able to start?”
Read reports →“Are you interested in healthcare?”
Read report →“What difficulties do you foresee?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your education?”
Read report →“Can you give an example of a project where being detail-oriented was crucial?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of going above and beyond for a client or project?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Queen's University interview reports.