I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in Jun 2015
Interview
There were many steps to the interview process. 1st was phone interview with HR, 2nd was a phone interview with hiring manager, 3rd interview was an all day interview meeting many many individuals in 30 minute intervals (Very exhausting) followed by a 4th phone interview. The interview was all hypothetical questions and I did not feel they focused on my qualifications. HU has a reputation for continually reviewing new candidates even when they have very good candidates in front of them. In my case it was looking like an offer was coming until HR decided to let one more candidate come through. The interview process is long for these senior jobs. I wasn't sure I would accept it as even though the pay scale was within my range they did not want to offer what I was currently making. It would have been a tough decision on my part as I did like the job role and I do feel the school offers a great opportunity. I just feel I was strung along
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle someone who is not a team player
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in Oct 2023
Interview
Interviews were conducted by two separate entities, a hiring manager, and their direct reports. Clean, concise, to the point, and answered all questions clearly.
Also came with complete information and expectations about the position.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Harvard University (Boston, MA) in Aug 2018
Interview
I had a series of interviews, which were welcoming and a positive experience. The hiring process was fast, because they needed to fill the position. Interviews with more senior people were very informal. The more stringent questions came from more junior staff.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you build credibility with students? What kinds of partnerships can you bring to the job?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Harvard University
Interview
I applied online through Harvard's Career site--I applied one day after the job was first posted. 23 days after I submitted my application, I was contacted by a staff member for a phone screen. That phone screen occurred three days later. The interview itself was very conversational--it seemed the staff member genuinely cared about my experience. Following the interview, she said I would hear back within 1-2 weeks. I sent a follow-up thank you email the next day. I did not hear back within 1-2 weeks so at the 3-week mark, I emailed her again. Within a few hours, she emailed back and said they were not moving forward with my candidacy. Though I obviously did not move forward, overall, the process was pleasant.
Below are the actual interview questions. In total, I was asked 14 questions (I've listed the standard, behavioral questions). The other questions (that I did not list) were very nuanced toward my own experience and education.
