I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Hudson Institute
Interview
The interview is very comprehensive on your interests and department-specific topics. The interview itself is both informational and an exploration into whether you are a compatible fit for the individual and scholar you would be directly working with.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Hudson Institute
Interview
Virtually non-existent, which foreshadowed the entire experience. I applied for a non-residential (read: telecommuting) internship for the Center for Political-Military Analysis, providing my resume and cover letter via email. The Center Director responded within the same day and sent me a small intake packet including confidentiality forms, etc.
There were no real questions or examination process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many hours a week do you think you can dedicate to the internship?
I applied online. I interviewed at Hudson Institute (Washington, DC) in Aug 2020
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward. They were really good at communicating and about their expectations. They gave lots of information about the position and the reason they are doing the work they are doing which was nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
Why do you think you would be the best fit for the role?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Hudson Institute (Washington, DC) in Aug 2020
Interview
Very straightforward, no trick questions. Mostly the basics on your personal, academic, and professional background. You'll likely hear them ask about your experiences in formal academic writing and your teamwork abilities in the past. Draw as much as you can on previous think tank experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"what was your largest academic challenge, and how did you overcome it"