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InterviewI interviewed at University of Cambridge
Asked about my undergrad experience, previous work experience, and then many academic questions relating to my proposed research. Friendly interviewers and they made me feel comfortable even online. I interviewed from abroad with a significant time difference, and they took this into account when scheduling.
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- What was your favorite element of your undergraduate course?
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Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, England
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InterviewI applied through college or university. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, England) in Jul 2020
The interview process was smooth yet difficult with two interviewers cross questioning. There were no questions from the standard business program interview but the questions were personalised based on the applicant information and attachments.
Interview Questions
- How would I make an introvert feel included in the team?
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Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, England
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InterviewI applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, England) in Jan 2016
The process took two weeks. There are two interviewers. They were friendly generally. And they dress casually but interviewees may be supposed to wear suits. The interview was not long. They would ask more about the research you have done and will be doing.
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- The questions are not hard if you are well prepared. Like why this Mphil program? What do you know about the field?
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Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, England
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InterviewI applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, England) in Dec 2012
Having applied with by personal statement and my exam marks, I was interviewed by director of studies at the college i applied to. The process was quite straight forward from there.
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- Why Economics? Questions about my personal statement, about game thoery and some maths problems
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Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, England
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InterviewI applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, England) in Dec 2009
I entered the room and was faced with a scene from the Bible. 6 balding aged men where sat round in a semi-circle and then proceeded to fire questions at me for 40 min until they felt they had build enough of a picture of my personality to make me an offer.
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- Explain translastional medicine
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