University of New South Wales Interview Questions
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University of New South Wales
Graduate Student
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
After submitting my application online, I got an invite for a phone screen in about a week. This call was mostly about my background and why I'm interested, plus some easy tech questions. Then, I had a virtual panel interview with two people from the team. They hit me with scenario-based and behavioral questions, wanting STAR method answers. The last step was an in-person interview, which involved a quick case study and then chatting with the hiring manager.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you had to operate under pressure and how you managed it?
- Please describe a time you resolved a conflict within your team.
- What drives you in your day-to-day work?
University of New South Wales
Research Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My experience with this research centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health was pretty awful and impersonal, happening twice now. They interview you and then just ghost you completely. It's wild to be asked about ethical dilemmas in an interview by people who can't even spare a few minutes to follow up. The first time this happened, I kept reaching out, but the second time, I felt it was a clear sign. They often put disclaimers like 'Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,' but this place will actually shortlist you, interview you, and then pretend the whole process never happened afterward.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you balance competing concerns in trials?
- Would you be relocating for this fixed-term research contract, especially given the current housing crisis and university instability, when it wasn't even mentioned as a possibility beforehand?
University of New South Wales
Research Officer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring journey was super fast from applying to getting an offer. I applied over the weekend and the recruiters reached out a few days later. Soon after, I got an email to schedule an online interview for the next week. The day after the interview, I got the offer and accepted it that same day. There were three interviewers, who were senior team leaders and someone from a related department. They were really professional, interested, and listened well. They asked about my experience and about situations related to the job, like dealing with tough spots, finding solutions, and how things work in this industry. It was a really smooth process, and the interviewers made it feel friendly and supportive.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you tell us about your background with investigator-initiated trials and what your part was in the project?
- Could you elaborate on your experience level?
- Tell us about a scenario you faced related to the job.
University of New South Wales
Project Manager
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The process had three parts: a chat with HR, a panel discussion, and then meeting the hiring manager face-to-face. This all happened within two weeks. They said I'd hear back within a week after the last interview. But after three weeks and me following up, HR went silent. I think I didn't get the job, but I wanted feedback. So, I called the hiring manager, who was great and gave me constructive feedback. He apologized for HR, saying he'd told them to pass feedback to me. HR could've done a better job communicating. It felt like they were waiting to hear from their top pick. I would have liked more open communication instead of being left hanging.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your interest in this role?
- Describe a situation where you successfully managed a complicated project.
- Share an experience of handling multiple high-priority projects with similar deadlines.
University of New South Wales Interview Questions
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