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University of Exeter Research 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

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
75% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Exeter.

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Research Assistant

Research · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was an online interview with two professors, lasted about 1 hour, they didn't ask too many complicated questions, overall id say it was easy they do make it sound like theyd give you the job but that is not always the case

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for applying to this position?
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Research Fellow

Research · a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Presentation

It went well and I had to answer some tough questions. I also had to present a project I had worked on. They asked me to explain methods I've used in my work and projects and methods I would use for the job.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you explain the methods you've used in your past work and projects, and how they relate to this role?
  • Please describe the methods you intend to employ for the advertised position.
  • Could you address the methodological aspects relevant to this job opportunity?
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University of Exeter

Research Assistant

Research

Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

overall positive experience, questions matched job description, easy to follow, friendly interviewers, interesting questions but difficult to get in touch for feedback after putting in a lot of effort.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why are you interested in working at this company?

University of Exeter Research Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of Exeter interview reports.

What study design would you suggest for a follow-up study?

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What are your career aspirations for the next five years?

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Could you address the methodological aspects relevant to this job opportunity?

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What are your thoughts on the methodological questions pertaining to your prior research experience?

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Can you share an instance where you encountered and resolved an issue?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 8 University of Exeter interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 50%
Technical 35.7%
Presentation 14.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 25%
Average 62.5%
Difficult 12.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 75%
Neutral 25%