University of Exeter Interview Questions
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University of Exeter
Software Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
System Design Technical
I had a really positive interview experience overall. The interviewers were friendly and made me feel comfortable right from the start, which helped create a relaxed and open atmosphere. We had great chemistry throughout the conversation, and it felt more like a genuine discussion than a formal interview. I left the interview feeling confident and honestly thought I had a strong chance of getting the role. Even though it didn’t work out in the end, I still appreciated the experience. It was a great atmosphere, and the team came across as welcoming and professional.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe how you'd design and scale a system.
- Review a piece of code and offer suggestions for improvement and best practices.
University of Exeter
Student Ambassador
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Panel
Interview formats
Group Presentation Behavioral
We had a group interview with about 10 students per room. First, we each had 60 seconds to introduce ourselves. Then, there was one general question that we all got, which we were given beforehand. After that, each person was asked a different, unknown question. The interview panel consisted of one current ambassador and two related staff members.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- You have 60 seconds at the beginning to introduce yourself, including your name, what you study, an interesting fact, and a brief story about a personal university experience suitable for 17-18 year old school pupils (e.g., about a society, accommodation, welcome week, your course, student life, or a favourite campus spot). Please stick to the time limit. We recommend preparing and practicing this part beforehand.
- In what ways can student ambassadors, working for the University of Exeter, provide support to prospective students who are thinking about Higher Education?
University of Exeter
Customer Service Representative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So the process started with them looking over my application, then there was this online test I had to do, and after that, I had some interviews. They wanted to see how I'd do with some questions about my skills and what I've done, and also if I'd fit in, using questions that tested my abilities and some technical stuff.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work for the University of Exeter?
University of Exeter
Project Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The whole hiring process took months. The application deadline was December 3rd, 2024. After that, I was contacted because they needed to consider people being made redundant. In January, I got an email saying they would start the review (unclear why it wasn't done before) and I was invited to an interview on February 5th, which was two months after the deadline. No apology was given for the delay. The main interviewer was quite rude, barely said hello, and didn't allow time to introduce the team. I had prepared a presentation, and at the end, he just said, "I’ve not got any questions," with no thanks or acknowledgment of my effort. During the 30-minute interview, he was sometimes on his phone and left his desk without explanation. I was told I'd hear back in a week, but after three weeks and two follow-ups with the helpful admin staff, I got a response. I figured I hadn't gotten the job, otherwise, they would have contacted me sooner. Basic politeness suggests they should have reached out sooner. It was a really bad experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your project management skills and the tools you're familiar with?
University of Exeter Interview Questions
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“Can you list the layers of the OSI model?”
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