Unprofessional for a company not to follow up properly after interviews. I received what was supposed to be an automated rejection email that was actually an email conversation between staff talking about rejecting applicants-- clearly part of an internal chain. At the very least, have the courtesy to double-check before sending something like that out. Don’t waste people’s time. The position had very limited hours to begin with. Not sure why the role was open when the org probably wasn't financially stable enough to support them properly/pay.
The public sector continues to lose value in how employees (including potential ones) are treated. As a candidate who has now accepted an offer from a company that was professional in its approach, I want to emphasize that how you treat interns matters. You never know who they may become in the future... just being fair here.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Century Foundation (Washington, DC)
Interview
Very awkward interview, I was asked repetitive and confusing questions. It was not like a conversation but a very odd transactional exchange instead, walked away from it feeling terrible because I had no gauge on the interviewer’s reaction to what I was saying.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What specific issues within women’s policy interest you? What makes you a good fit? What experiences do you have that could contribute?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Century Foundation
Interview
Felt like a very basic interview, even in the second round. No surprising questions were asked. Was asked some questions about my knowledge of current events and where I get my news