Universitetet i Oslo Interview Questions
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Universitetet i Oslo
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
The whole process took about 4 months from application to finish. It was an online interview with three professors, and the main PI for the project did most of the asking. They initially expected Norwegian language skills, but then said English was fine.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe your language proficiencies and research expertise?
- Could you elaborate on your responsibilities in previous roles?
- How would you approach and manage interpersonal conflicts?
Universitetet i Oslo
PhD Student
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Panel Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral
The interview was online and required a 10-15 minute PowerPoint proposal presentation beforehand. Two panel members, lacking relevant subject expertise, conducted the interview. The lead interviewer made an unprofessional comment. It felt like they had an internal candidate, and despite promises of a timely update, no communication followed. Upon inquiry, it was confirmed the position went to an internal candidate, highlighting favoritism. This experience contrasts with my current funded PhD at another institution where my research is valued, leading to publications.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you walk us through your proposal?
- Tell us more about your methodology.
- Can you describe the neuroscientific technique you intend to employ?
Universitetet i Oslo
Full Stack Developer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
So, the interview experience started with a 45-minute chat that was pretty laid-back, focusing on personal stuff. After that, they wanted to schedule a technical interview, also about 45 minutes, and on top of that, they gave me a project to do using React and Django with a super tight 24-hour deadline since I didn't know Django. Then, they set up a phone interview with my references. They were kind of last-minute with scheduling, always trying to set pre-determined times, making it feel like they were rushing to fill the position. It felt a bit odd because after all that, I heard nothing for over three months, and then just got an email saying they went with someone else. They did eventually do a reference check though.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you elaborate on the specifics of the project they inquired about?
- Which libraries do you have experience with?
- What measures could be taken to enhance security?
Universitetet i Oslo
Researcher
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
It was quite difficult, they were checking for more relevant subject aspect knowledge and also research aspirations. There were a lot of questions in ASIC design flow, circuit design techniques, and also RFIC system integration tools. They asked about analog and mixed-signal design techniques, Python programming, circuit design techniques, and low power reduction techniques at the circuit level. Basically, they wanted to know about everything in your resume.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you elaborate on your in-depth knowledge of the various CAD tools used?
- Were there specific questions posed regarding C programming?
- Did the interview include questions about other tools like Python?
Universitetet i Oslo Interview Questions
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