I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Business Executives for National Security in May 2024
Interview
Two interviews with SVPs - fairly standard questions, but offer was allegedly rescinded because I inquired about salary range with the wrong person. I left process feeling disrespected as a candidate and believing that the poor HR process indicates many other internal/professional development/management issues at BENS. Came away with a sense that it is a small, poorly run and disorganized nonprofit. Lowballed for starting salary relative to to other employees (suggest looking at 990 forms to get a sense of compensation since staff are not honest about ranges).
Rescinding an offer for an absurd reason was obviously the biggest red flag, but it wasn’t the only one. Throughout the interview process there were multiple commitments to get back to me in X number of days, have an interview scheduled by the end of the week, etc. These commitments were not met. As other reviews note, there were multiple delays throughout the process and no explanations or apologies for them. Lastly, the offer letter misstated the benefits, saying the position I applied for had overtime pay when it in fact did not.
I interviewed at Business Executives for National Security (Washington, DC)
Interview
They are all wonderful and so kind. There are two rounds of interviews and they are all very conversational. I ended up working there and it was a great experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the main national security threat facing the US
I applied online. I interviewed at Business Executives for National Security (Washington, DC)
Interview
The Interview went well with one of the interviewers who seemed eager and interested in my previous experience. The other interviewer seemed slightly hostile and unable to make eye contact. It felt like I was having two separate conversations at the same time. I was told I'd be hearing back at the end of the interview, which never happened. I was more than a little surprised to be ghosted because at this point in time I'd had a considerable amount of communication with the pair prior to the interview. I find it a little embarrassing they couldn't return an email at this point in the process. Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. If you're interested in a more mature experience look elsewhere.