I applied online. I interviewed at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Watkins, CO) in May 2026
Interview
I recently interviewed for a Safety Manager position with this organization. During my second interview, I mentioned that after my previous interview I had never received any follow up communication and expressed my hope that the process would be different this time.
At the conclusion of the interview, I was told that I would hear back by Friday or Monday. Unfortunately, I never received any communication. This was particularly disappointing given that I had already raised the issue of not receiving any response after my previous interview.
I fully understand that not every applicant will be selected, and I respect that decision. However, candidates deserve the courtesy of a simple email or phone call, especially after being given a timeframe for a decision.
Additionally, when I arrived for the interview in Watkins, Colorado, the name displayed at the location differed from the organization I had applied to, which added some confusion to the process.
I hope the organization will consider improving communication, professionalism, and transparency throughout its hiring process so that future applicants are treated with the courtesy and respect they deserve.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation involving a safety issue or crisis and explain how you handled it.
I interviewed at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Denver, CO)
Interview
Meet with the recruiter, then the program director, then a panel interview. The program director goes into depth about the position, and if you both decide it is a good fit, then you move to meet the rest of the program managers and others for another interview.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Denver, CO) in Aug 2025
Interview
The CEO and a handful of other executives introduced themselves by making a point of stating their pronouns. I pretty much knew this wasn’t a fit for me. I’m all for acceptance and inclusivity, but there is a fine line between that and virtue signaling that feeds the ego at the expense of a pragmatic focus on driving towards the objectives for which the business exists. Then I recalled an earlier phone interview wherein the HR Director informed me that a department within the org had voted to unionize itself. I connected the dots rather quickly at that point.
The organization, correctly so, did not invite for the next round of interviews. I give them credit for making such a lucid decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think are the main causes of homelessness?