University of Gothenburg Interview Questions
& Process
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University of Gothenburg
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed for a role in the EfD at the Department of Economics. The whole process was pretty relaxed. They told me about the job and asked about my interests in continuing within academia. They ended up hiring someone else because their experiences were a closer match to the department's research.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your thesis.
- What are your future career plans?
- Are you able to start working immediately?
University of Gothenburg
Professor
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
So, for a professor role, they first look closely at all your academic stuff - like your papers, if you've taught before, and what you've done for the university. If you make the cut, you'll get called in for an interview. Usually, this includes giving a talk or a lecture so you can show off your teaching and research skills. You might also sit down with a group of professors and department heads to chat about how you'd fit in with the school's research and academic plans. Lastly, they check your references and past wins to make sure you're a good fit overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share your salary expectations?
University of Gothenburg
PhD Student
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Technical
It was a pretty standard PhD interview. The first part involved me giving a presentation on my past research. The second interview required me to read a paper that was given to me the day before, and then I had about 15-20 minutes during the interview to summarize it.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you present your previous research?
- Could you summarize the provided paper?
- How do you handle stress?
University of Gothenburg
Project Coordinator
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process consisted of two interviews. I interviewed with a supervisor and a team member in both. Everything was smooth, well-communicated and relatively fast. Both interviews felt more like friendly conversations designed to get to know each other, rather than formal job interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you approach organizing and prioritizing tasks?
University of Gothenburg Interview Questions
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“Why are you interested in Sweden as a location for your PhD?”
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Read reports →“Why do you want to pursue a master's degree?”
Read reports →“What motivates your decision to pursue a PhD?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for choosing GU?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?”
Read report →“What would your friends say about you?”
Read report →“What's your motivation for pursuing a PhD?”
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