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based on 414 ratings - Updated Jun 11, 2026

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414 interviews

Editor Interview

Apr 26, 2017

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge in Feb 2013

Interview

I applied online and was invited to interview 7 days later. The interview included a panel of two senior staff members and the interview lasted 30 mins. I was notified the following day that I was successful and began the role the following week.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Give us an example of how you cope with competing deadlines?

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PhD Graduate Student Interview

Apr 26, 2017

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Difficult interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, South West England, England) in Dec 2016

Interview

Create a presentation on your research proposal, present the presentation. Answer questions about your presentation, past experiences that will be useful to the role, and practical experience that you may have in the field of the chosen research topic. Ask questions about the role and their own experiences? Discuss how this might work with you and them as your supervisor.

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Question 1

What research experience do you have?

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Question 2

How you go about administering so and so therapy?

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Research Technician Interview

Apr 9, 2017

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Nov 2015

Interview

Sent in an application and I believe a copy of my CV, was invited to interview. Met with the P.I for the group and the post-doc I would be working closely with.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Went through my CV, asked me about my research project, my experience, my interest in the role and to give an explanation of the research the group were conducting. Also asked about my animal handling experience and flexibility to work out-of-hours (Fairly laid back interview compared to others I had)

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