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University of Glasgow Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 139 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
81.9% Positive experience

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25 roles · 139 reports

Candidate interview experiences

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

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Intern

Other · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Group

after submitting your CV and application form (where you detail your passions and reasons for wanting to join UofG), then, if you pass, there will be a one-round video interview with two interviewers. After some small talk and self-introduction, you will answer about five questions concerning your past experiences and work-related topics.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What new contributions would you make in this role?
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PhD Student

Research · nearly a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

We started with intros and a quick chat about myself. Then, I got hit with some questions. After that, the professor gave me the lowdown on the research project, what it's all about and what they're aiming for. Lastly, I got to ask them stuff about the project and the program.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you tell me about yourself and your previous research?
  • Have you been involved in writing any publications?
  • What's your connection to LLMs through your work?
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Copy and Print Associate

Operations · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

The place felt a bit disorganized and chaotic due to being understaffed, but everyone was pretty friendly and made me feel welcome. I didn't see a clear path for significant career growth there, though it seemed like a decent place to get some good experience that could help with other jobs. I didn't stay long enough to get the full picture, though.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What would your best friend say about you?
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Service Head

Operations · a year ago

Executive Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

The interview process felt outdated, relying on competency-based questions instead of situational ones. There was no chance to ask my own questions. The atmosphere was very formal and rigid. The interviewers didn't engage in much conversation or really probe into my answers. They also seemed uninterested.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a time when you...

University of Glasgow Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of Glasgow interview reports.

Can you name the top three competitors to Glasgow Uni within the UK?

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When applying our fabrication technique to an industrial process, what factors should be taken into account?

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Could you explain what COSHH is and how you would use it on the job?

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Are there any issues concerning your visa status, assuming you are not a UK citizen?

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What led you to choose the University of Glasgow for your research endeavors?

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What challenges do you anticipate the university will encounter in the coming years?

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How would you tell students looking to study abroad things and give them good info?

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Could you give a presentation to first-year students about how learning how to learn can be more important than the subject matter itself?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 139 University of Glasgow interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.5%
Technical 22.4%
Presentation 19.4%
Other 5.2%
Group 4.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 22.3%
Average 63.3%
Difficult 14.4%

Candidate experience

Positive 81.9%
Neutral 12.3%
Negative 5.8%

Reports by job function

Research 52
Other 32
Operations 29
Engineering 9
Marketing 5
HR 4