University of Nottingham Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Nottingham.
University of Nottingham
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
So before the interview I had to send in my CV and fill out an application form where I talked about what sustainability topics I'm interested in and why. They had all that when I met them and wanted me to chat about why those topics are important. I met with two directors from the CDT board for about an hour.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss your master's project?
- What skills do you bring to a cohort?
- Why are you applying through a CDT instead of a standard PhD program?
University of Nottingham
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty basic. They asked questions about the research field in general and my past qualifications. They asked me to introduce myself and talk about my expectations if I were offered the role. Lastly, they asked a generic question about what I think the future trend of the field will be and if I think my research will help contribute to that and how.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell us about yourself and what you expect if you get the job.
- What is your perspective on the future direction of this research field?
- How do you see your research aligning with and contributing to those future trends?
University of Nottingham
PhD Student
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
Started with a casual conversation with the main professor. If that went well, I had to give a presentation about my past work. After that, there were two tests expected, which were CAD and programming, though these can change based on the role. They are happy to give feedback on your application.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your understanding of our institution?
- What motivates your desire to pursue a PhD?
University of Nottingham Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Nottingham interview reports.
“Why are you applying through a CDT instead of a standard PhD program?”
Read reports →“What motivates your desire to pursue a PhD?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on the future direction of this research field?”
Read reports →“Is pursuing a postdoc position after this program of interest to you?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of our institution?”
Read report →“How do you see your research aligning with and contributing to those future trends?”
Read report →“In what ways can you make a contribution to this field?”
Read report →“Can you describe your master's research?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your master's project?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 University of Nottingham interview reports.