Universiteit Van Amsterdam Interview Questions
& Process
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Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Lecturer Business
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviewers seemed disinterested and asked only basic questions. It felt like they had already decided I wouldn't be hired before the interview even began. Often, Dutch universities are required to post job openings publicly, but the position is typically already filled. I wish they'd inform candidates beforehand to avoid wasting our time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you approach student engagement?
- What constitutes business?
Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Teaching Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation
You gotta submit your application by the end of April. Then you wait for the interview invitation. The interview is pretty short, lasting up to 30 minutes. The professors are super friendly and kind. You'll hear back about the results in about 1-2 weeks after your interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Simulate teaching a real tutorial class.
Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Advogado
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
O processo foi ótimo, fui muito bem recebido pelo recrutador. Começamos falando sobre minha formação, experiências e conquistas. O entrevistador se interessou pelas minhas habilidades interpessoais e de trabalho em equipe. Depois, falamos sobre desafios no trabalho e como eu os superei. Também cobrimos salário, disponibilidade e meu interesse na empresa. O clima foi amigável, e eu me senti seguro, proativo e me comuniquei bem.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you tell me about your educational background and academic level?
- Where have you worked previously?
- What are your salary expectations?
Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Educational Specialist
Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Although I've been here for years, I still have a bad feeling about the hiring process, especially the HR interactions. The application itself was fine, even easy because I knew the interviewers. But from the second round, an HR person was there who asked very aggressive and suspicious questions. I passed round two and then had a call about the terms of employment. They offered a very low salary and no travel expenses. I had to really fight to get anything approved. This person acted like it was a personal battle. Every time I was due for a promotion, she blocked a raise. I've never understood it and think it's outdated. I'm leaving the UvA because of this.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you think you, as a starter, should get a higher salary than scale 6 step 0 for the role of educational specialist?
Universiteit Van Amsterdam Interview Questions
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Read report →“What would you do if students say that they don't need to learn the material because ChatGPT can do everything anyway?”
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Read report →“Why do you think you, as a starter, should get a higher salary than scale 6 step 0 for the role of educational specialist?”
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