I have interviewed at the Washington Institute twice for two different positions. In both cases, my male interviewers made condescending and patronizing remarks, such as asking me, ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ (I am a woman in my twenties) or ‘so you’ve just rattled off a lot of experience’ leaving the impression this is a place that I would not be taken seriously.

Cordial interview conducted by more senior member and more junior assistant. Focused on research background, administrative experience, how you gather information (ie news networks), as well as language skills. Interviewers were professional but friendly.