# Interview Questions

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your academic background - name, age, study, year of study, previous education, etc.
2. What attracted you to Team SHIFT and this project specifically?
3. What do you hope to gain from joining the team?
4. What does your course load look like/How many hours per week can you realistically commit?
5. Are you planning any exchanges, internships, or heavy semesters that may affect your availability?
6. What motivates you more: technical challenges, real-world impact, teamwork, or something else?
## **A. For Technical Cluster Candidates:**
**Questions:**
1. What technical skills do you feel most confident in? (Python, ML, control, simulations, electronics, energy systems…)
2. Have you worked with machine learning, reinforcement learning, or control systems before?
3. How comfortable are you with learning new tools on your own?
4. Do you prefer theoretical modelling, coding, hands-on engineering tasks, or data analysis?
*   Explain how you would design a simple forecasting model for solar energy or energy demand.
*   Explain what an energy management system is in your own words.
## **B. For Business & Economics Candidates:**
**Questions:**
1. Have you worked with business modelling, financial analysis, or market research before?
2. What interests you about the hydrogen and AI–energy sector?
3. How would you estimate the economic value of an AI-based energy management system for a hospital?
4. How comfortable are you with presenting findings to technical team members?
## **C. For PR & Communications Candidates:**
**Questions:**
1. What experience do you have in PR, branding, or social media management?
2. What would you improve about our current communication or website?
3. Are you confident producing content (graphics, articles, videos, LinkedIn posts)?
4. Mention that they will have a lot of control and creative freedom in PR and designing things
Then say thank you for your time, do you have any questions for us, etc.