I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at National Endowment for Democracy in Oct 2024
Interview
After an online application, someone reached out for a "brief phone call (10 minutes)". They called a few minutes late, then conducted a 30 minute interview, did not leave time for questions, and informed at the end of the interview that they were considering me for a lower position. They ghosted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General questions about interest and experience, particularly for the relevant region.
Absolutely bonkers interview where they fished for specific answers, evaded requests for clarification, and generally followed poor interviewing practices. Some of what they asked made sense, and tracks with what others have said here, but other parts were completely unhinged.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you did not get sufficient or desirable applications for funding?
The interview takes about one hour. The interview was well structured with key questions about my past experience and future goals. Interviewers were helpful and approachable. Salary topic was not mentioned.
