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    Here are some questions that I was asked during my interview and questions that others I know were asked during theirs! I also give you model answers and answers that you shouldn't use! Good LUCK :)
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    00:51 Tell us about yourself
    01:48 Why a PhD
    02:46 Post-PhD plans
    04:17 Your strengths/weaknesses
    06:08 Any training needs
    06:45 Why this project
    07:41 What makes you the right candidate
    08:43 Any expected difficulties
    09:37 Impact of this project
    11:15 Why this university/institute
    What will you add to the group
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Комментарии • 220

  • @DrAminaYonis
    @DrAminaYonis  3 года назад +13

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  • @shannenmiller5758
    @shannenmiller5758 3 года назад +97

    I'm glad I'm not the only one here just a couple of days or hours before their PhD interview

    • @ruonanbao8228
      @ruonanbao8228 3 года назад +6

      i was here 2 hours before my interview haha

    • @Max-cg5ti
      @Max-cg5ti Год назад +1

      I’m here 5 hours before my interview…

    • @supanthadey1169
      @supanthadey1169 Год назад

      @@Max-cg5ti how did it go

    • @BlackBlacky
      @BlackBlacky Год назад

      3.5 hrs before interview damn

    • @igbo_girl
      @igbo_girl Год назад

      Next one hour for me 😂

  • @mairiobrien7276
    @mairiobrien7276 3 года назад +103

    I used this video to help me prepare for my PhD interview, and I got the position! Thank you for your great advice.

    • @cozyhobbies_
      @cozyhobbies_ 3 года назад +2

      Same x

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      @@cozyhobbies_ Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

    • @yusunnnnnn
      @yusunnnnnn Год назад +1

      Congratulations!

  • @iamkimtien
    @iamkimtien Год назад +33

    Thanks to your advice, I aced my PhD interview with confidence and joy. I got accepted to that school, so I came back to say thank you! ❤

    • @KbrKr_
      @KbrKr_ Год назад +1

      Waw that's truly amazing!! congratulations! I am applying for PhD too :) Let's see how that goes

  • @DrAminaYonis
    @DrAminaYonis  5 лет назад +159

    00:51 Tell us about yourself
    01:48 Why a PhD
    02:46 Post-PhD plans
    04:17 Your strengths/weaknesses
    06:08 Any training needs
    06:45 Why this project
    07:41 What makes you the right candidate
    08:43 Any expected difficulties
    09:37 Impact of this project
    11:15 Why this university/institute
    What will you add to the group

    • @maggiegitu8879
      @maggiegitu8879 3 года назад

      Thanks for these!

    • @todayinfo7613
      @todayinfo7613 3 года назад

      Dr.Amina I am from india I am a English language beginner, I can't understand your fast speech...so I need your next speech slowly

    • @ericklscherf
      @ericklscherf 3 года назад +7

      @@todayinfo7613 If you wanna pursue a doctoral degree in English, advanced English skills are mandatory.

    • @ankitapaul5163
      @ankitapaul5163 3 года назад

      Can't find the second part video... Please share the link

    • @ChimangoMwandira
      @ChimangoMwandira 3 года назад +4

      @@todayinfo7613 RUclips has a slow down feature , you can just slow it down :-) . enjoy

  • @baselalyafi4022
    @baselalyafi4022 4 года назад +11

    A big thank you. I have watched this video several times whenever I had a PhD interview. It always helped. May Allah reward you.

  • @eliasmshomba1263
    @eliasmshomba1263 5 лет назад +6

    Great Amina!! You have exhausted everything thoroughly.

  • @cozyhobbies_
    @cozyhobbies_ 3 года назад +39

    I watched this video before my PhD interview 2 years ago and I got the PhD!! Just coming back to say thank you! They literally asked lots of the things you outlined x

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

  • @aamhanif
    @aamhanif 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much, Dr. Yonis. It's really the best video I found while searching for PhD interview tips.

  • @user-hi4gb2sl3p
    @user-hi4gb2sl3p 4 года назад

    Thank you, Amina! Your sharing helped a lot with my interview. Good luck with your academia.

  • @yudhaesap
    @yudhaesap 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Amina for shared your experience to us! It does really help!
    Good luck for your career and everything 😁👍

  • @christiangilberti9834
    @christiangilberti9834 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic advice, keep up the good work!

  • @user-nv7il5fe9v
    @user-nv7il5fe9v 3 года назад

    Thank you Amina! Your advice and illustration of questions were so impressive!

  • @martinolmos9926
    @martinolmos9926 3 года назад +6

    my interview is in two days and this has made me feel so much better, thank you!! fingers crosses I get offered

  • @deenamanasseh7137
    @deenamanasseh7137 4 года назад +1

    Uhkti, I can't thank you enough for sharing. So in-depth and informative, also applicable to any discipline.

  • @semirashimeles5379
    @semirashimeles5379 4 года назад +6

    This is great.i found it very helpful for my impending Ph.D interview.

  • @jessicamccoy1988
    @jessicamccoy1988 3 года назад

    Thank you SO much for this video! Very formative and you've got such a supportive tone. All the best.

  • @kovenyu9041
    @kovenyu9041 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you Amina for your sharing! this makes me feel more prepared for the coming phd interviews! ;-)

  • @ajayakumar5914
    @ajayakumar5914 5 лет назад +1

    Shukran ya habibi ❤
    This has been absolutely helpful!

  • @delsobatista
    @delsobatista 3 года назад

    Perfect! Thank you for sharing this video, helped me a lot to get prepared!

  • @matthewjohnson4194
    @matthewjohnson4194 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Amina. This was super helpful. I have a PhD interview tomorrow and this has definitely boosted my confidence.

  • @alisonluongo15
    @alisonluongo15 5 лет назад +25

    Sooooo helpful thank you!! I’m interviewing for clinical psychology PhD in the States and this video definitely helped me feel more prepared. You’re awesome!

    • @andriana8408
      @andriana8408 5 лет назад +1

      Gurl, same here ! But mine will be in Finland, Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine
      So how was it going ?

    • @alisonluongo15
      @alisonluongo15 5 лет назад +4

      @@andriana8408 Great so far! I'm starting my first semester in the Fall. Any tips?

  • @gengxiangchen8404
    @gengxiangchen8404 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your detail explanation, I will come back after my PhD interview.

  • @widow6247
    @widow6247 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for the video tips, I feel a lot less nervous having seen the video advice and kinds of questions they will ask :)

  • @te1280
    @te1280 4 года назад

    Great advice and straight to the point. Thanks.

  • @tefolinchwe3738
    @tefolinchwe3738 3 года назад +3

    Oh my God, you did this exceptionally well and I thank you for this. I have few interviews coming up.🤦🏿‍♂️

  • @emmanuelduku4541
    @emmanuelduku4541 4 года назад +4

    Very excellent presentation. This has given me the needed information to prepare well. I have pre-interview on Monday, May 11, 2020.Thanks Dr. Amina

  • @MissIrens95
    @MissIrens95 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Amina! Your advices will be very very useful for my future PhD interviews :)

  • @queenchiomaofficial
    @queenchiomaofficial 3 года назад

    My interview is today! So happy to be watching this video, thanks for making it. ❤️

  • @merdekaagussaputra1504
    @merdekaagussaputra1504 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for your useful explanation. I learn a lot from your tips for the PhD interview. I like that you make me regain my confidence. I am going to do my interview on this coming Friday (20th).

  • @melaniejanecampbell370
    @melaniejanecampbell370 4 года назад

    Thank you very much Amina this is extremely helpful!

  • @faridabdulhamidmohamed1717
    @faridabdulhamidmohamed1717 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video.The well-rounded info will be very useful for my DBA interview

  • @Mr_revv
    @Mr_revv 4 года назад

    Dear Dr. Amina, thank you so much for this. It is really helpful.

  • @hotchillisauce5636
    @hotchillisauce5636 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for making this kind of content!!!

  • @JustMe-zn7dy
    @JustMe-zn7dy 3 года назад

    I like this. Its actually good responses for questions both for phd and employment

  • @EriGadi
    @EriGadi 4 года назад +12

    This is by far the best video on PhD interviews. I also think your video generalizes across all the concentrations and fields. Overall, this is well done video. Thank you!

  • @michaelagyapong3393
    @michaelagyapong3393 4 года назад

    Very timely Amina. Thanks a million

  • @hannahliu3537
    @hannahliu3537 3 года назад

    I'm happy to watch this video here cus I will have my interview tomorrow!

  • @lokidorpauline3767
    @lokidorpauline3767 4 года назад

    Thanks alot Amina, this is really helpful. I hope to do well in my upcoming PhD interview

  • @christopherobiyo9466
    @christopherobiyo9466 3 года назад

    This video clip really helped during my PhD interview. Thanks Amina.

  • @thomsontg1730
    @thomsontg1730 2 года назад

    Amazing content, it helped me out quiet a bit for my interview

  • @farinaznazmi7036
    @farinaznazmi7036 4 года назад

    thank you so much!! with your advises i got the position!!!

  • @amrtalaat3816
    @amrtalaat3816 4 года назад

    Thanks Dr. Amina, that is very helpful .

  • @abebebelew2056
    @abebebelew2056 10 месяцев назад

    I love your way of expression!!!

  • @ianxie1068
    @ianxie1068 4 года назад

    great content! it's very helpful

  • @tjrevivedxo_
    @tjrevivedxo_ 4 года назад +1

    My PhD interview is today. Great video it is very helpful

  • @TungNguyen-bh8mq
    @TungNguyen-bh8mq 4 года назад

    This video is really helpful. Thank you very much

  • @TatevTalksPodcast
    @TatevTalksPodcast 3 года назад

    Loved this video!!! thank you

  • @MysterieswithPippa
    @MysterieswithPippa 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I got my 4 year PhD interview on Thursday !!! eeek!

  • @user-cc5ly8dh6l
    @user-cc5ly8dh6l 11 месяцев назад +1

    My interview is tomorrow and you have eased me down girl ❤

  • @shted224
    @shted224 4 года назад

    Thanks, got a PhD interview tomorrow!

  • @sparkford112
    @sparkford112 4 года назад +5

    This video was so helpful! I used all of the tips and I've just been accepted into an Archaeological/Heritage Studies PhD for next year!

    • @DeathRose96
      @DeathRose96 4 года назад +1

      Tomorrow I have an interview for an Archaeobotany PhD, hope I have the same luck!! And congrats!!!

  • @make-some-noise
    @make-some-noise 2 года назад

    I'm coming back here to thank you for the help. I got my PhD offer today as I followed your advice on interviews!

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

  • @yomexy1187
    @yomexy1187 3 года назад

    My interview is today 🤣. Thank you for this!

  • @pippa__potamus
    @pippa__potamus 4 года назад

    Thank you this is brilliant!

  • @elizabethzawadi3544
    @elizabethzawadi3544 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Dr Amina for the tips. I had an PhD Interview last week. I was so nervous felt like I was going to throw up. Good News I got in to the doctoral program so excited. They didnt ask me the questions tell me about your self but pretty much asked the questions in your You tube. They also asked about my methodology and why I have chosen it .

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

  • @ceeemah
    @ceeemah 3 года назад

    Very useful video. Also love your outfit and office setup! Inspiring. Do you have a video about dressing for work/work ethics at the office while being a Phd candidate?

  • @l.l.skywalker1408
    @l.l.skywalker1408 3 года назад

    This video was very helpful, thanks

  • @bikrammajhi7449
    @bikrammajhi7449 Год назад +1

    Thank you, Mam. The video is really helpful.

  • @artsyfartsy6952
    @artsyfartsy6952 5 лет назад +1

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @oladeleabass3370
    @oladeleabass3370 2 года назад +1

    I am having an interview this Friday, and I pray to come back here with great news

  • @tofiqbayramov1042
    @tofiqbayramov1042 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video! :)

  • @kartikdeshmukh5128
    @kartikdeshmukh5128 4 года назад +1

    This is solid advice, thank you very much!

  • @benzekrichaima8607
    @benzekrichaima8607 4 года назад

    Thank you! very usefull content

  • @EarthsSaviour
    @EarthsSaviour 5 лет назад +4

    Fantastic video! You are an excellent communicator and it’s clear you will be a brilliant lecturer/teacher.
    I have an interview coming up this Friday and you have both calmed my nerves and provided me with confidence in my ability.
    All the best.

  • @abubakarbellousman75
    @abubakarbellousman75 4 года назад

    quite helpful. good job

  • @aditim8519
    @aditim8519 5 лет назад +1

    It really helped me a lot...it covers all my queries.....wish me luck for my phd interview

  • @MaiPham-vy5nl
    @MaiPham-vy5nl 5 лет назад +1

    Super helpful and in dept informations! I failed one and have one coming up next week T_T

  • @watchingvideosallday542
    @watchingvideosallday542 5 лет назад

    I love you for this thank you!!

  • @abdikarimibrahim7078
    @abdikarimibrahim7078 5 лет назад +78

    My PhD interview is tomorrow. This video is really helpful 🙏🏾

    • @dhirajctx
      @dhirajctx 4 года назад +2

      How was it... Mine will be soon

    • @coachwesambasabain5128
      @coachwesambasabain5128 4 года назад +2

      How was it, mine is in hours :(

    • @amaraasgher9807
      @amaraasgher9807 4 года назад +1

      Plzz guide me about interview

    • @Karim_D6
      @Karim_D6 4 года назад +1

      Mine is this week hopefully all of you have managed to find one

    • @sovannthanaksuly-9386
      @sovannthanaksuly-9386 4 года назад +1

      Karim Daramy For me also tomorrow and 13th again

  • @mahakhan118
    @mahakhan118 2 года назад

    Such a detailed and easy-to-understand video. It helped me a lot in preparing for my Ph.D. interview. Thanks a lot.

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

  • @syedamansurakhatoon6208
    @syedamansurakhatoon6208 Год назад

    Thank you so much Dr Amina for your amazing contents. Your videos guided me to write motivational letter and to prepare for my PhD interview. I have followed your tips and advices and successfully completed my interview. Alhamdulillah I have received a fully funded PhD position at my first attempt. Jazakallahu Khairan.

  • @lucianabastian
    @lucianabastian 3 года назад

    I LOVE UUUUUUUUUUU THANKS 4 EVERYTHING

  • @aysel188
    @aysel188 9 месяцев назад

    Dear Amina, your video helped me a lot. I got the position, wanted to thank you 🙏 You’re gorgeous ❤

  • @SamanehYaghoobian
    @SamanehYaghoobian Год назад

    Informative, thank you☺

  • @rainsdiary1849
    @rainsdiary1849 4 года назад

    Thank you for this Video it was very helpful

  • @andrewcoleman1742
    @andrewcoleman1742 10 месяцев назад

    Very useful, thank you.

  • @cadendias3323
    @cadendias3323 Год назад

    Thank you!I got the PhD, and this helped a lot!!! 🙏

    • @palomikurade
      @palomikurade Год назад

      Hey, how would you answer a spontaneous question? Eg: 12. If you were to be given 5 million dollars in grant funding, what would you do?

  • @mustaphasherif6552
    @mustaphasherif6552 Год назад

    I have an interview slated for next month. I'll carefully follow your recommendations

  • @pharmclare
    @pharmclare 2 года назад

    Information at its best 👌thanks

  • @sarahhelal3699
    @sarahhelal3699 5 лет назад +1

    hey amina, I didn't find the video about the questions to ask the supervisor?

  • @keerthikayalakaturi738
    @keerthikayalakaturi738 3 года назад

    I got integrated phd seat in southern illinois university. Thank you so much for your guidance through this video.

  • @norianecochetel6790
    @norianecochetel6790 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video ! So many great tips, my interview is the day after tomorrow, and this really helps. Cheers ! (FYI, I'm French and i absolutely ADORE London haha)

  • @busradenizarpac6775
    @busradenizarpac6775 5 лет назад +11

    I am gonna apply for a position in pharmaceutical sciences and this video helped me a lot!! Thank you for your effort!

    • @ipsitade1241
      @ipsitade1241 3 года назад

      In which college did you apply and what questions did your supervisor ask?

  • @drabdourachid
    @drabdourachid 8 месяцев назад

    Amazing Dr Amina ❤

  • @learntospeakamharic8323
    @learntospeakamharic8323 5 лет назад

    Amazing.

  • @alice94ize
    @alice94ize 3 года назад +1

    A short funny story. I have learnt all your questions and I was prepared for the interview. However, the professor asked what topic I would like to work on and what will I do there. He ended up saying: "So please make a secondary research and write your expose, and after that we will discuss about it". I am still confused but hope it was a good sign. Thank you I guess ^^

  • @srisusantyoctober1258
    @srisusantyoctober1258 2 года назад

    Assalamu 'alaykum,.....a new subsciber here...thanks for the information

  • @armfart890
    @armfart890 5 лет назад +1

    This is really useful for a masters interview too. Thanks!

  • @EndyKailer
    @EndyKailer 3 года назад +2

    Thank you much for this video. I will have an interview tomorrow and I’m sure that it will help me a lot.

    • @raithubiddaweatherchannel3815
      @raithubiddaweatherchannel3815 3 года назад +1

      Hi how was your interview. I have interview next Month for PhD

    • @EndyKailer
      @EndyKailer 3 года назад +1

      @@raithubiddaweatherchannel3815 I got the position in both interviews that I’ve attended. So happy!

    • @raithubiddaweatherchannel3815
      @raithubiddaweatherchannel3815 3 года назад

      Wow great 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐, I have interview next Month for PhD. I need your suggestions

  • @SIRCECK72
    @SIRCECK72 3 года назад +2

    My PhD interview is on next tuesday but I'm from México AND I postulated in italy. My first Challenge Is The language because i dont have experience practicing my english skills. I think that my english skills aré no well but I will try. This video Is helping me a lot !

  • @jufrihidayat42
    @jufrihidayat42 4 года назад +1

    Wish me luck, I will be having interview in Canada tomorrow.

  • @danielkrupah
    @danielkrupah 2 года назад

    I found the 04:17 Your strengths/weaknesses as the best part of your video

  • @Strawberry-ii4le
    @Strawberry-ii4le 5 лет назад

    Salam Amina. Thank you for this really helpful video! Do they usually expect you to present a project you’ve done in the interview? I’ve had to do one before but not sure if this is the standard for PhD interviews

  • @TheBananentee
    @TheBananentee 5 лет назад

    Today I was invited for an interview after I followed your tips on the phd proposal. So, thank you very very much.

  • @TyphanyGarcia
    @TyphanyGarcia 3 года назад +2

    Look at RUclips coming through with this Amazing video
    She wants to everyone to WIN 🙃⭐️

  • @safari4342
    @safari4342 5 лет назад +1

    Great video

  • @AsifAli-st2ql
    @AsifAli-st2ql 3 года назад

    Great suggestions. I have interview for phd on 23 march, hope i would win.

  • @goodday29994
    @goodday29994 3 года назад +1

    Can you explain me about vibravision (see without eye)?++

  • @purplereign6283
    @purplereign6283 2 года назад +5

    My interview is in about 12 hours. I’m extremely nervous but hopeful. I laugh out look forward to coming back to comment that I got the part like the others. Thanks a Bunch