Formal, with a very corporate feel. They take the interview seriously so you should too. A background in academia and administration feels very necessary. A respect for and understanding of authority and hierarchy is necessary
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prioritization is a big thing that comes up, as well as how you handle stress
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Maynooth University in Mar 2023
Interview
Submitted application and was then invited for interview. Panel, questions on various areas. Interview lasted approx. 35 minutes in total. It was similar to other interviews and each interviewer focused on one topic i.e group work etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell me about a time you had multiple deadlines
Very quick, about 15 minutes. There were two interviewers on the panel. They asked basic questions about our knowledge of the program etc. You had to submit a CV and a personal statement to be shortlisted for an interview.