I applied online. I interviewed at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in Mar 2020
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in Dec 2020
Interview
Step 1: Recruiter phone screen.
Step 2: Hiring manager interview.
Step 3: 2nd round interviews
(Six 30 minute individual interviews, based on CZI provided internal focus area categories. They offered to do over one day, or split into two.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were focused around 6 different areas, and the interview prep deck provided thorough insight into expectations for questions in each, including recommendations on utilizing the S.T.A.R. method.
- Applied online
- A recruiter reached out to me for the first interview via phone call. She was very nice, personable, and informed me more about the position and what to expect next.
- Confirmed second interview 2 days after (phone interview)
- Second interview with director of recruiting. Very kind, but I was so nervous, and was too focused on saying the right thing that I ended up spacing out and rambled.
- Got an update the day after and to no surprise, didn't get it.
- Overall, recruiters are nice and informative. For the interview, the questions weren't hard. For those reading this for tips: Take a breath, focus on the questions, and be yourself. Don't be like me (lol). You got this. Even if you don't get it, keep trying then go for it again next time if this is the company you really want to work for.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While this role may not have been the right fit, we really appreciate you interviewing with us, and would love you to consider opportunities at CZI in the future!
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2018
Interview
I was recruited by employee referral via email. The first step was a phone screen with the recruiter, then a phone screen by the hiring manager and then an on-site meeting, which was six 1:1 interviews with breaks. The recruiter continually checked in with me in regards to the process which I found extremely helpful.
