I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ICF
Interview
For an entry level job requiring no experience (although I had it), the process was a 1-hour writing assessment, 3.5 hours of interviews, and a submitted cover letter and resume.
It was all a lot to prepare for and very time consuming, only for them to go with someone else last minute. Very long, time-consuming process for a simple entry-level position and no offer.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at ICF (Washington, DC) in Apr 2024
Interview
The questions where general: tell me about your self, they wanted to understand my research process and how I led teams in the past from conceptualization, data processing to dissemination.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How you adapt in a new environment where you dont speak the language and you need to lead research activities.
There were three interview rounds: (1) hiring manager, (2) manager on the team that you would be working for, (3) three interviews with additional teammates (including supervisors and a peer), as well as a 45-minute writing test. The hiring manager and other recruiting staff were thoughtful and responsive. Each team member I talked with was passionate, welcoming, and honest. This was a wonderful and enriching experience! Be prepared for behavioral interview questions (the questions may be relatively common, but reflection and practice beforehand is important!), including discussing your past experiences / projects / skills and relating them to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your data analysis skills like (for example, in GIS or Excel)? Describe a project and the tools you used.