PhD Graduate Student applicants have rated the interview process at Vanderbilt University with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for PhD Graduate Student roles take an average of 1 day to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Vanderbilt University overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Vanderbilt University as a PhD Graduate Student according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) in Jan 2012
Interview
Day long process with many interviewees attending at one time. Individually interview with at least 4 faculty members one-on-one. Also, sit through presentations about the institution and programs. Socials are also incorporated into the day with lunch and dinner served.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What research have you done already? Why do you want to come to graduate school? What are your interests?
The faculty member I interviewed with was the PI that I applied to work with. The interview was very informal. I talked about myself, my research interests, and past experiences and skills.
After initial application, students are notified of on campus interviews. Students on site will interview with a number of professors personally or in groups, and can request specific interviews while there. Number of interviews ranges from 2-6
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Getting to know you" type interviews with professors, wanting to know your research interests and if you fit with their lab. Research their lab ahead of time