PhD Interview Series (Day 26/30) Question: “What would you want to work on here?” It’s a stress test for clarity, depth, and direction. Faculty aren’t looking for someone to mold from scratch. They’re looking for a future colleague in the making. The most successful candidates I coach don’t just answer that question—they own it. They: • Know which PI they want to work with and why • Have read their recent papers and can build on them • Pitch a mini research vision—one that fits the lab’s direction but adds their unique angle That’s not something you improvise. That’s something you build. If you’ve got interviews coming up, and you want to sound like someone who belongs at the table—not just someone grateful to be invited—I can help you shape that strategy. DM me. Let’s turn your raw potential into a story they can’t ignore.