Avoid These Common PhD Interview Mistakes To Land Your Dream Degree

There are a lot of things that turn people off during a PhD interview, and here is a list of things that are very important for you not to do during your grad school interview.
Don’t come across as condescending or arrogant. We recognize that you likely came from a great school or you have great experience, but you don't need to tell everybody that. Everybody that you will meet will be smart.
Don't feel bad if it does not work out. The process is a market, and people often choose based on their personal preferences, and it is very slight experiences that will drive these personal preferences.
Don't show too much interest in just getting the degree, having a teaching career, or getting your doctorate for consulting. The degree is to do research.
Don’t sell yourself. The focus should be on the other person, and what they are doing. You will be surprised how much you learn.
Don’t pretend to be smart or know what you are talking about. A mark of a good researcher is to simply say I don't know, what do you mean, and can you help me do research on that.
Don't try to hide your emotions. Just be yourself. If you're nervous be nervous. It's flattering if you are very nervous. The interviewers are likely nervous as well. If you bumble and someone jumps on you, use that as a strong negative signal about the program. You should never be treated poorly.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. In fact, that is very important to the career.
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[@Annie-ee4rv]

I just had my first interview yesterday and I was so nervous! This video definitely made me feel better! I have another one tomorrow, fingers crossed!

[@R3ciprocityTeam]

Wow! You got this!!!!!

[@alex80808]

Thanks, this was quite helpful on more of the core things related to a PhD. Also touched on some things I hadn't considered. Great video : )

[@mandalorian3246]

I found it very informative as well as motivational . thanks

[@olayemijoel9125]

Thanks, Prof.

[@raulselva6798]

Great video! Thank you for all your advices! 😄

[@R3ciprocityTeam]

You got this!!!!! It’s an honor to be part of your life!

[@tonizad123]

Thanks!!!

[@R3ciprocityTeam]

You got this.

[@flamdwyn2523]

I have my interview in 2 hours. This video was helpful for my huge nerves. Thank you!

[@werringertonney7489]

Best of wishes! Mine is tomorrow lol! I’m excited. Ahhhh

[@Lannec10]

I just had an interview today and I was extremely nervous. This video made me feel better since I definitely did not come as an expert in the field but rather as someone who is trying to catch up. I really hope I came across well, I have no idea.

[@Lannec10]

Are there ways to recover from a bad interview? e.g. through the thank you emails, etc.

[@galvinng1997]

What is an example of "selling yourself"?

[@grapp77]

Not every PhD I have met is smart. Most are book smart, but cant exercise common sense let alone good hygiene. As a doctor of business, I deal with alot of scientific PhDs, and most are introverted and struggle with social interactions.

[@Lannec10]

I've also encountered socially awkward Ph.D. students and wondered how they got through the interview process? I feel like I also struggle with social interaction.

[@muhammadshahbaz-ci1vw]

I give my PhD interview I was thinking and was 100% sure that I would selected but My profile rejected😢