University of Southampton Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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University of Southampton
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a two-stage online interview process. The first interview was with the direct supervisor, and it was more technical. The second interview was with the group lead and was more focused on why this specific funding route would be a better choice for you than standard DTP funding.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- A variety of technical questions.
- Questions about research methodology.
- Why would this funding route benefit you more than traditional DTP funding?
University of Southampton
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a really simple process. First, you'll chat with your potential main supervisor, and sometimes a secondary one too. You'll talk about a research plan you might want to do and also answer some other interview questions. They'll want to know about your background, why you're set on doing a PhD, and generally get a feel for whether you'd be a good fit as a researcher in their group and department.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Why do you want to do a PhD?
- What is your potential research plan?
- Tell us about your background.
University of Southampton
PhD Student
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a preliminary phone chat where I laid out all my worries about moving, and it seemed like no big deal. Then, I came down for a full interview where we covered the same stuff from the phone call. But this time, they acted like these things were actual problems. It also became clear the funding wasn't sorted, and the more I dug, the more uneasy I felt about who I'd be working with, as I didn't think they could offer the guidance or mentoring I'd expect. To top it off, they emailed to say I wasn't up to their standard for a PhD – which, frankly, after getting a national award for my MSc and having over 6 years of work experience, I found a bit insulting. If they don't think I'm the right fit, then I guess I'm better off elsewhere.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
University of Southampton Phd Student Interview Questions
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“What are the possible dangers of using this technology as a therapy?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what the kinetic constant of affinity is?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the Kolmogorov scale?”
Read reports →“Tell me about the theory of aerodynamics and turbulence.”
Read reports →“Why would this funding route benefit you more than traditional DTP funding?”
Read report →“Why do you want to do a PhD?”
Read report →“Regarding the treatment developed, how would you set up solid controls to check how effective it is?”
Read report →“What motivates your desire to pursue a PhD?”
Read report →“Why are you motivated to pursue a PhD?”
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Across all 15 University of Southampton interview reports.