I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at KU Leuven (Leuven)
Interview
I found this vacancy online and submitted my CV. The interview phase was done via skype because I didn't live in Belgium. They were very flexible with this. During the interview I was asked about my education during my bachelor and master degree and my motivations. I also gave some references who were contacted afterwards by the interviewer. At the end, I was told that I would be contacted if I was the selected candidate. That happened few weeks later.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at KU Leuven (Leuven) in Aug 2024
Interview
Dopo aver mandato l'application con lettera motivazionale etc, ho avuto la possibilità di fare una interview, che è stata direttamente tecnica. Ho dovuto preparare una presentazione su un paper con delle domande a cui dovevo rispondere. E' stato necessario anche studiare cose che non avevo mai visto prima. Ciononostante, credo che ogni professore abbia dei metodi diversi per assumere dottorandi.
Mainly talk about your research works with the professor, which is very nice. It's abour one hour talk, you need to prepare some slides before the interview. Moreover, the professor, will ask you some questions regarding your papers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between Transformer and Graph NN?
Two informal meetings with the promotor to see if there is a fit for the teams in terms of characteristics, if there is a good background and the fit with the topic. Thereafter one meeting with the other PhD students.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you engaged enough to go for a project of four years?