Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Stanford University as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Resident Assistant and PhD Student rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Resident Assistant and PhD Student roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Stanford University takes an average of 15 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for PhD Student had the quickest hiring process (on average 15 days), whereas PhD Student roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 15 days).
A few conversations with professors followed by revision of perfomance in prior classes of related study / area. A majority of this process was demonstration of interest in teaching and having had a good track record in said department.
The process starts with sending an email to the PI. Then, an on-site presentation to meet the lab. Decision in 1 week. Ask for reference letters. Extend the offer after the reference is cleared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why this lab? What's your goal? What do you want to do next?
The interview was really nice. My future PI wanted to know why I wanted to change research fields and he also told me about all their research. I was honest and explained my interest and motivation and he mentioned that Stanford would be a great place. He mentioned that we should get funding so we should write some grants together.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do I want to change field of study after my PhD?