Universität Göttingen Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Universität Göttingen.
Universität Göttingen
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation
It was a pretty open and professional job interview process. First, there was an open job call on the website. Then, really good organization with emails follow-up and travel organization. The final interview round was a master thesis presentation.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your master's thesis?
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Universität Göttingen
Ph.D. Student
Intern Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation
The first interview was just straight asking your detailed research plan. This was without any ongoing projects with the professor. And the expected international conference or academic development is rather limited.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your detailed research plan?
Universität Göttingen
PhD Candidate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The overall experience was really nice. I chatted with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other lab folks (PhDs, post-docs) who joined the call to share more about the project and ask additional questions. They started by explaining the project's specifics, and I got to ask my own questions and express my enthusiasm for joining the team. Then, they asked me some technical questions to check my knowledge level in the area. It was a very pleasant chat with some prominent researchers.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What sparked your interest in this research area?
- Could you describe your motivations for pursuing this specific research topic?
- What about this project interests you?
Universität Göttingen
Warehouse Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group
The magazine manager gave a tour of the central library's magazines. To test the physical demands, I had to lift a newspaper bundle and carry it for some distance. Sorting the bundles by size and year was part of the job. Then, the actual interview started with two other employees and the Equal Opportunities Officer. Since it was a temporary position, it was understood that not much work experience was expected and no long-term commitment was anticipated. This was reiterated to avoid misunderstandings. The employer values teamwork and a diverse workforce, as indicated by the significant input from the Equal Opportunities Officer during the discussion.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have experience working with people with disabilities, or would you be willing to do so in this role?
Universität Göttingen Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Universität Göttingen interview reports.
“What are the functions of the spinal cord?”
Read reports →“What are the functions of the cerebellum?”
Read reports →“Can you explain neuronal signalling?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student refused to follow your instructions?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on German students?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the measurements and what insights can be gained from them?”
Read report →“What motivates your decision to pursue a PhD?”
Read report →“What is important for the project's target audience?”
Read report →“Would you be able to present a teaching demonstration?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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