The first communication was a phone call from an HR representative. This was followed by a 1-hour phone interview. The questions asked during the phone interview where very basic computer architecture questions followed by a simple brain teaser. After this, an on-site visitation was arranged where I had eight 1-hour 1:1 interview with the different member of my new team. The questions varied, but mostly I repeated the quick presentation of my graduate research and answered questions related to that. Most of the people where very interested in the answers.
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The first communication was a phone call from an HR representative. This was followed by a 1-hour phone interview. The questions asked during the phone interview where very basic computer architecture questions followed by a simple brain teaser. After this, an on-site visitation was arranged where I had eight 1-hour 1:1 interview with the different member of my new team. The questions varied, but mostly I repeated the quick presentation of my graduate research and answered questions related to that. Most of the people where very interested in the answers.
I interviewed at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Interview
I was auto admitted with the Coterminal Masters program application. I also did my Undergrad degree at Stanford, and so I was able to pair my Master's with that. It needed an essay, a good GPA, and rec letters.
Quick 30min Zoom with alum from the university. Very relaxed and was a great conversations with them. I enjoyed learning more about the university and what they had to offer
I had a one on one interview with a recent alumnus who asked me about my background, as well as my learning and career goals. I enjoyed the conversation and was admitted to the program
