CEF Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CEF.
CEF
Client Services Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had 2 sets of interviews, first with HR and then with the Hiring Manager. The HR interview was first, and after passing that, I moved on to the Hiring Manager level. The Hiring Manager interviews were with the PM Director and the VP.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously?
- Could you manage Project Management tasks and the Client Services Manager role concurrently?
CEF
Program Lead
Lead Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
This was one of the worst interview experiences I've had. It felt like the company was exploiting the urgency of J-1 internship applicants. The hiring process took almost two months, with constant delays and no clear communication about the final decisions. Some interviewers seemed dismissive or not interested, and the overall communication was poor. I hope other J-1 applicants see this and don't miss better opportunities because of a process like this. They really need to improve how they treat candidates and manage the process.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you demonstrate your basic business knowledge and management knowledge?
- Could you share detailed information about your past activities and experiences?
CEF
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Got contacted by 4 different recruiters who all gave me the same info. I got the sense they weren't coordinating because the communication was super disjointed, repetitive, and just plain annoying. I talked to a bunch of people who asked me for the same info and then had to go through the same interview about my experience again. Nobody actually answered my questions. I decided not to move forward. Maybe it was just me, but the recruiters seemed really disorganized, didn't communicate well, were unresponsive to my questions, and didn't respect my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you walk me through your experience?
CEF
HR Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I am very upset with this hiring process. My interview was canceled because of connection issues and I didn't hear back until hours later. I had no clue they were close to making an offer or already considering people. The interview was called off before it could even happen. At this manager level, I expected better communication.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
CEF Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CEF interview reports.
“Ti piacerebbe lavorare in una delle nostre farmacie?”
Read reports →“Why did you want this branch?”
Read reports →“Could you manage Project Management tasks and the Client Services Manager role concurrently?”
Read reports →“What are your expectations from the institution?”
Read reports →“What is your experience level with Excel?”
Read report →“Could you start with a brief introduction about yourself?”
Read report →“Are you capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously?”
Read report →“Could you demonstrate your basic business knowledge and management knowledge?”
Read report →“Could you share detailed information about your past activities and experiences?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 CEF interview reports.