BUILD Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BUILD.
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Regional Executive Director
Executive Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
Started with an online application that needed a good amount of info but was pretty easy to use. Then, I had a 1-hour phone interview with HR. After that, I had a SKYPE call with the hiring manager. The whole thing felt pretty long, from when they first started looking at candidates to actually moving things along. The hiring manager mentioned he got 113 resumes, which I get, but their process was so drawn out that they might have missed out on good, qualified people who were looking at other jobs. They definitely have high expectations for who they hire and really want to vet candidates thoroughly, but they seem to mess it up and likely lose the exact people they're looking for because of it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you get others on board with change? Can you share your experience leading people through change?
- Tell me about your experience managing people through periods of change.
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Program Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Group Other
I was an external candidate, and the site seemed to be in a period of significant staffing changes and/or dealing with recent turnovers. The process involved 4 interviews in total. Since I wasn't located in Northern California, they were flexible and conducted interviews via Skype. I spoke with the Director of Talent/Human Capital, the Regional Director, and the Site Director, all separately over Skype. Then, I had several in-person interviews, including 3 panel interviews with program site staff (students, managers, and coordinators). There was also an observation period while students were in session. A homework assignment was part of the process too. The entire experience felt lengthy and drawn out, which I understand because they were looking for someone who could handle the job's pressures. They took a long time (2-3 weeks) after the interviews to decide on a hire.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you managed a challenging student or child? What approaches did you take, and how was the situation resolved?
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Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I got an email to set up a phone chat. The phone interview itself was pretty extensive, covering tough questions that really dug into any weak spots on my resume, not just surface-level stuff. After that, I had an in-person meeting with the hiring manager, followed by another in-person meeting with the rest of the team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your experience working with underserved youth?
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Managing Director
Executive Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was managed by several people, but overall it was well-coordinated. I initially interviewed for one role, but as they got to know me and their needs evolved, they asked if I was interested in a different position. HR was very supportive throughout and wished me luck.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your management style?
BUILD Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BUILD interview reports.
“How do you go about transforming objectives into comprehensive project blueprints?”
Read reports →“What is it about BUILD that appeals to you?”
Read reports →“Would you be open to helping out colleagues who aren't performing at the highest level?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for joining BUILD?”
Read reports →“Can you share specific strategies you've used to gain support for organizations like BUILD?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you managed a challenging student or child? What approaches did you take, and how was the situation resolved?”
Read report →“How do you get others on board with change? Can you share your experience leading people through change?”
Read report →“What about BUILD interested you?”
Read report →“What's your approach to task prioritization?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 BUILD interview reports.