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Candidate-reported interview insights

Aspen Institute General Intern interviews, decoded.

Explore commonly reported questions, interview rounds, difficulty, duration, and candidate experiences for the General Intern role at Aspen Institute.

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Interview overview

Difficulty

Average

Average rounds

1.7

Average duration

~44 days

Difficulty and candidate experience

Interview difficulty

easy18.8%
average81.2%
difficult0%

Candidate experience

positive81.2%
negative6.2%
neutral12.5%

Candidate-reported interview process

The interview during my internship selection process was very friendly and comfortable. It allowed me to open up and talk about my experiences and skills which then allowed me to get the internship position.

The interview was great—interviewers were super nice, friendly, and relaxed. We just chatted naturally, and it felt really comfortable. I'd definitely suggest applying for this if you want a good experience.

The interview process was very simple. I had a call with my direct supervisor, and it was casual and comfortable. The main goal seemed to be getting to know me and understanding my interests.

Common Aspen Institute General Intern interview questions

A focused selection of the most detailed candidate-submitted questions.

  1. 1

    What do you hope to take away from your time with us?

  2. 2

    Why do you want to pursue a career in global health?

  3. 3

    How do you stay organized with competing deadlines?

  4. 4

    Tell me about a time when you let someone down.

Interview question formats

Behavioral80%
Technical20%

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Interview information is based on candidate reports and may not represent the current official hiring process of Aspen Institute.