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University of Leeds Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
100% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

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

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Project Manager

Operations · more than a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

The interview process was well-organized. It started with a presentation, and then a panel of four people asked questions. The panel members were friendly and knowledgeable. They took turns asking questions from their perspectives as stakeholders for the project they needed a project manager for. Overall, it was an enjoyable interview.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an example of a project that didn't succeed and discuss the lessons you took away from it?
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University of Leeds

Project Manager

Operations

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I spoke with the two managers I'd be working with most closely. The interview was supposed to be 30 minutes but ended up being about 25. They asked specific questions directly related to the job description, asking how I met those requirements and for examples.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you share an instance where you had to deal with a difficult coworker? Describe your approach and the result.
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University of Leeds

Project Manager

Operations

Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

It was a panel interview that included behavioral and skills questions, asking me to give examples from my career history, and also a presentation on a topic I had prepared beforehand. I also had the chance to ask my own questions and have a discussion.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you juggled multiple competing priorities and successfully completed them?

University of Leeds Project Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of Leeds interview reports.

What challenges do you believe the university is currently facing?

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How do you deal with conflicting interests within your projects?

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Can you share an example of a project that didn't succeed and discuss the lessons you took away from it?

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Could you share an instance where you had to deal with a difficult coworker? Describe your approach and the result.

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Can you share an instance where you juggled multiple competing priorities and successfully completed them?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 University of Leeds interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 41.7%
Technical 33.3%
Presentation 25%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 100%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 100%