Breakthrough Collaborative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 72 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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5 roles · 72 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Breakthrough Collaborative.
Breakthrough Collaborative
Teacher
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a good interview experience. I don't recall the interviewer's name, but she was quite pleasant. The questions were straightforward and situational, focusing on hypothetical leadership and teamwork scenarios.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you give an example of what makes you a good problem-solver?
Breakthrough Collaborative
Teaching Fellow
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
The interview process consisted of a single round, lasting about an hour, where I was interviewed alongside three other candidates by a panel of program managers. It was focused on core values, and I was given follow-up steps at the end. I received an offer within three days.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you championed equity?
Breakthrough Collaborative
Teaching Fellow
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interviewer was really nice and made me feel welcome. They asked me why I picked Breakthrough NY and then posed some classroom-based scenario questions. They also wanted to know if I was familiar with the company's core values and which one I connected with the most. We had time for my questions at the end too.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a leadership experience you're proud of and the obstacles you faced and what you achieved.
- Share an instance where you received feedback.
Breakthrough Collaborative
Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The hiring process involved submitting a cover letter, questionnaire, and résumé. This was followed by a phone screening with the Chief of Staff. Unfortunately, I didn't advance past the phone screen, so I'm unsure about subsequent stages. This interview experience was quite unusual, and I questioned if the hiring team was properly trained on effective interviewing techniques. It was challenging to convey my enthusiasm for the role given how the interview unfolded. The questions didn't relate to my qualifications or skills, but instead focused on my questionnaire responses, almost as if they doubted the truthfulness of what I wrote. Perhaps a more streamlined process without the extra application materials would be beneficial.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding your questionnaire response about aiming to be a high school placement director for an organization that places students in public and private schools, could you elaborate on the reasoning behind this specific aspiration?
Breakthrough Collaborative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Breakthrough Collaborative interview reports.
“What would you do if Maria came to you because two other girls made fun of her shoes?”
Read reports →“If you see two students, Jackie and Thalia, laughing at another student, Fowzia, and Fowzia later tells you they made fun of her for wearing cheap shoes from Payless, what would you do?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student missed homework for two or three consecutive days?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student made an offensive comment to another student in class about their faith?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where two students hug at the beginning of class, then separate and state they are not homosexual?”
Read report →“Given a student says, “Chinese food. You know, ching chong.” when asked what they had for dinner, how would you respond?”
Read report →“What would you do if a student acted out during a parent-facing show that was the result of hard work by other students?”
Read report →“How would you handle a student doing something inappropriate, like racist or sexist behavior, during an assembly performance?”
Read report →“How would you respond if a coworker started gossiping to you at work?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 72 Breakthrough Collaborative interview reports.