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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

Episode 84: 7 Tips to nail your PhD interview with a future supervisor!

from The Struggling Scientists · host Suzanne and Jayron

Got a PhD interview coming up?This isn’t just another job interview, it’s the start of a 4+ year research partnership. In this video, we share 7 essential PhD interview tips that most applicants overlook. From your first email to the toughest interview questions.If you want to stand out, impress your future supervisor, and feel confident walking into your graduate school interview, this is for you.🎓 Your PhD acceptance starts before you step into the room.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process:https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ TIME STAMPS0:00 - Introduction: Why PhD Interviews Are Different1:06 - The First Impression Most Applicants Get Wrong5:45 - What You Must Know Before You Walk In6:27 - The Question You Will Be Asked7:20 - Don’t Forget This Crucial Step9:37 - The Trait Supervisors Secretly Look For10:19 - The Mistake That Can Cost You the Position11:23 - How to Answer Like a Future Scientist12:21 - Final Advice & Good LuckAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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