Saturday, October 19, 2013

How to hire motivated PhD students?

This is my simple but tough-enough procedure used when I hire undergraduate or postgraduate and students, including PhD applicants.

1. Read this article about scientific way of life. Be prepared to reflect on it, give your opinion, highlight the points in this article that you agree or disagree.
2. Answer a list of questions, relevant to PhD studies.
3. Prepare for a video-assisted discussion using either Skype.
4. In general, the scientific knowledge or the previous work experience of applicants will be the least judging factor, because I strongly believe that pertinacity and perseverance combined with humble and reverential personal character can go a long way ...

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