I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Virginia Tech in May 2008
Interview
It really just a typical GRA interview where you directly meet the professor that you'll be working with for the next year or two. Unlike industry-style interviews, interviews in the academia tends to be less technical and they will only verify a few items in your resume as this is the single most important part of the application process. Professors select persons purely based on what they have accomplished (projects, publications) and where they come from (where did they received their degrees and how good the institute is.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your experience with non-linear optimization?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview is quite simple via Zoom. Another senior phd student also joins the interview. Professor is very friendly and make a self-introduction on him and his research team first.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Professor asks what is your research background and interest and why do you want to join his group. There is no specific technical challenging questions.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Virginia Tech
Interview
Skype interviews and questions about research interest. After reviewing academic credential faculty shortlisted students. Then take an interview one by one and select whos interest matches his one.
Skype interviews and questions about research interest. After reviewing academic credential faculty shortlisted students. Then take an interview one by one and select whos interest matches his one.
we discussed my background and my previous research experience. We also have discussed my future plan. What kind of research I interested in and what kind of job I wanted to pursue in the future.
