Nailing the 5G/6G Interview

Note: This post is part of The 5G/6G Career Blueprint - Your All-In-One Guide, available to paying subscribers and 6G Academy Pro Members.

Interviews can feel like an intense pressure test—especially in a dynamic, highly technical field like 5G/6G. The good news: with focused preparation and a clear game plan, you can confidently tackle both technical deep-dives and behavioral assessments. In this guide, you’ll learn how to anticipate common questions, structure your responses, showcase your problem-solving approach, and build rapport with interviewers. Whether you’re aiming for a role in a lean startup pushing the boundaries of Open RAN or at a global telecom giant orchestrating massive deployments, these strategies will help you stand out.

By the end of this piece, you’ll know:

• How to prep for typical 5G/6G technical queries that assess your hard skills and up-to-date knowledge of standards.
• Proven frameworks for answering scenario-based and behavioral questions that highlight your adaptability and teamwork.
• Advanced tactics to convey your analytical thinking, communication prowess, and deep-rooted understanding of next-gen wireless ecosystems.