Access the Spark Hire Video Links and Interview Questions 

(Note: video interviews are closed for 2025)

The Spark Hire video interviews are optional (but highly encouraged). Complete an online, one-way, video interview for each team you apply to. This is done on a separate platform, Spark Hire, after you finish the application.

The video “interview” consists of recorded answers for standard questions for each project. The content is similar to the Experience & Interest Form, and it is an opportunity for you to show your personality and enthusiasm for the project to the sponsors/PI’s. It is also a great chance to connect your resume to your face if you talked to the recruiters at our Project Fairs.

The Spark Hire platform allows multiple retakes of the videos. You can record them at your convenience (though make sure to complete these before the October 6th deadline!). Videos will likely range in length from 30 seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes.

How is the video interview different from the Experience and Interest Form? 

• A few teams have provided different questions for the video interview, but many of them are the same as the questions on the form. 
• The interview is your chance to show your enthusiasm for the project, reconnect your face with your paperwork if you attended the project fair, and expand on your written materials.

I am applying to 5 projects. How many videos do I need to record?

• Videos are optional – there is no requirement to complete any. 
• We recommend you record videos for your top choices.
• Each video link is unique. You will record them separately for each project you apply to.