University of Surrey Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Surrey.
University of Surrey
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
It was quite simple. I prepared a 15-minute presentation on the requested topic. The main supervisor, project manager, and one research flow member were present. They asked me about my presentation and my previous experience, especially my PhD thesis.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you describe your PhD project?
- Regarding your future career, do you see yourself staying in academia or moving into industry?
University of Surrey
PhD Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
We had a 45-minute Zoom call with my potential supervisor and co-supervisor where we talked about my past research, grades, and the project I was applying for. No presentation was needed.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Can you discuss your previous research?
- What were your examination grades like?
University of Surrey
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Panel Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I had to prep a 10 min presentation about how I'd fit the project. It was with a panel of 2 professors and the current postdoc. The vibe was really off, some were passive aggressive, one was straight up rude. One prof even questioned my value and if I was wasting his time. They did offer me the position though. It was wild because they didn't ask me anything specific about my background or application materials; it felt like they hadn't even read them. This was one of the worst academic interviews I've been through.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your 5-year career goals?
- Describe your proposed approach to this project.
- Do you have prior experience within our specific research industry?
University of Surrey Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Surrey interview reports.
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Read reports →“What were your examination grades like?”
Read reports →“Regarding your future career, do you see yourself staying in academia or moving into industry?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your PhD project?”
Read reports →“What are your post-PhD career aspirations, considering both academia and industry? Please explain your reasoning.”
Read report →“Can you discuss technical aspects related to your research?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your 5-year career goals?”
Read report →“Describe your proposed approach to this project.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 University of Surrey interview reports.