Seoul National University Interview Questions
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Seoul National University
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral
I had an in-person interview with 4 professors. I started with a short intro about myself. Then they asked me what I wanted to do my dissertation on and how it related to my Bachelor's thesis. They also asked some theoretical questions about my thesis.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was the subject of your Bachelor's thesis?
Seoul National University
Graduate Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an in-person interview that lasted about 30 minutes. They asked me a few questions about my previous experience during my undergraduate studies. They also wanted to understand my academic aspirations for the future, how I handle challenges, and my typical methods for managing everyday stress.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long and short-term goals?
Seoul National University
Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process for the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at SNU involves two main steps: a document screening followed by an interview. The interview covers your motivation for applying to the course, your goals for pursuing a master's degree, and your prior preparations for the application.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your primary motivation for applying to this course and what are your goals for studying at SNU GSES?
- Why did you choose to apply to this program when there are other avenues to study climate change?
- Given that SNU GSES offers courses that integrate social, economic, and natural sciences, do you feel you can succeed in such an environment?
Seoul National University
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview involved a quick review of my academic background. They seemed to be looking for someone to work as a graduate student in their lab. They also offered a full-time position as a department administrative officer, with benefits similar to other irregular contract jobs at the college.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What subjects sparked your interest?
- Could you describe the biggest challenges you faced during your academic journey?
- Share your experience with accomplishing tasks.
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