University of Cambridge Technician Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Cambridge.
University of Cambridge
IT Technician
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a straightforward meeting with a manager, two technical team members, and an HR rep. We started with technical stuff, focusing on practical scenarios and choices, and a few direct tech questions. Then, we chatted about my background, experience, and goals. They also asked about how I'd handle certain situations and wanted examples. Afterward, someone else from IT gave me a quick building tour.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work here at this University?
- Can you tell me why you applied to this specific university?
- What are your reasons for applying to this University in particular?
University of Cambridge
IT Technician
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty simple, they asked me scenario-based and competency-based questions to see what I knew about the job and how I'd help users with tech issues.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about yourself?
University of Cambridge
Technician
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online and got a Skype interview with one day's notice. I did my best, but I couldn't see the panel members on video, so I was talking to a blank screen, though the sound was clear. I never found out the outcome, and my emails to HR and the hiring manager weren't answered. I know how UK higher education interviews usually work, and they're generally professional. Cambridge fell short this time, and I felt disrespected. It was a shocking post-interview experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you approach solving a current technical issue that we are encountering?
University of Cambridge Technician Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Cambridge interview reports.
“What are your methods for handling clinical and chemical waste disposal?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your knowledge of electronics and Ohm's law?”
Read reports →“Are you someone who can be counted on?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for applying to this University in particular?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you applied to this specific university?”
Read report →“In five words, how would your coworkers describe you?”
Read report →“Could you discuss your previous BSc and MSc thesis work?”
Read report →“What relevant lab experience do you have?”
Read report →“Tell me about your soldering experience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 University of Cambridge interview reports.