Graduate Student applicants have rated the interview process at Northeastern University with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Student roles take an average of 1 day to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northeastern University overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northeastern University as a Graduate Student according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Personality test: 20%
Skills test: 15%
Presentation: 15%
Background check: 10%
One on one interview: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Drug test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Other: 5%
Phone interview: 5%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Northeastern University in May 2023
Interview
My interview for the MS in Engineering Management program at Northeastern University was a structured and insightful experience. The panel focused on my academic background, professional achievements, and motivation for pursuing this degree. I emphasized my work in optimizing industrial maintenance and my leadership role in academic projects. They also probed into my goals, such as leveraging this program to bridge technical and managerial expertise. It felt less like an interrogation and more like a conversation, which helped me highlight my skills and alignment with the program's interdisciplinary approach. The interview affirmed my decision to join this transformative journey.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself and why did you apply for this particular course?
I interviewed at Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
Interview
The graduate interview at Northeastern typically includes a discussion of your research experience, technical skills, motivation, and career goals, often with faculty, focusing on fit with the program and lab.
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Question 1
Can you walk me through your research experience and explain a project you’re most proud of?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northeastern University (Boston, MA) in Feb 2025
Interview
normal, 3 rounds, you can give it too. techincal screening, introduction review round, techniacal round, final round, offer, onboarding. what more i cant think about any, show your publications and resume
pleasant fun straightforward bounce off interviewer open minded friendly non intimidating degree really enjoyed whole process couldnt ask for more so kind welcoming did not reject or shut down answers very affirming and positive lead conversation very well
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Question 1
in you own time how do you interpret this? what stands out