I interviewed at Delft University of Technology (Delft)
Interview
The interview process consisted of a behavioural round followed by a technical screen (very simple coding challenge). Finally round consisted of a presentation followed by questions from a panel of your potential supervisor(s) and promoter.
The interview process was professional and well-organized. It included an initial screening, followed by a technical interview and a final discussion with the potential supervisor. The questions focused on research motivation, academic background, and analytical skills. The communication was clear and respectful throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my previous research experience and how it relates to the proposed PhD topic. I explained my master’s thesis, research methods, and how I could contribute to their project goals.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Delft University of Technology in Jun 2024
Interview
2-round interview. 1st round background check. 2nd round tech interview. Both are about an hour long and fully online. The professor and the researcher conduct the interview to check if you fit this position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some behavior questions about why you want to do a phd
PhD Candidate applicants have rated the interview process at Delft University of Technology with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for PhD Candidate roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Delft University of Technology overall takes an average of 37 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Delft University of Technology as a PhD Candidate according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 38%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Personality test: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
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