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Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.5 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
50% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace.

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Fellow

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

I was shortlisted for the final round. The interview topics weren't surprising. You just need to know your interests and specific topics for the track you've applied for. I had a good conversation with the scholar.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What aspects of xxx are you most interested in working on?
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Intern

Research · more than a year ago

Intern Average Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was straightforward with two interviews. The first was with the main director, and the second was with the supervisor. It's important to be well-versed in your area of study. For example, I was asked in detail about US-China relations and a summit that had just occurred.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you discuss a recent news story concerning China and share your perspective on it?
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Intern

Research

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

After my CV and cover letter were reviewed, I had an interview. The interview focused on my coursework in International Relations, covering economics and politics. They also asked me about economic terms to check my grasp of macroeconomic concepts.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell us about your interest in economic policies and what current economic phenomena you find noteworthy.
  • What recent economic trends do you think are important to pay attention to?

Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace General Intern Interview Questions

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What recent economic trends do you think are important to pay attention to?

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Could you discuss a recent news story concerning China and share your perspective on it?

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What research areas would you be interested in supporting?

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What aspects of xxx are you most interested in working on?

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Can you talk about the relevant experience on your resume?

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Tell me about a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 10 Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 66.7%
Technical 26.7%
Presentation 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30%
Average 70%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 50%
Negative 40%
Neutral 10%