Centers for Disease Control and Prevention General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
It really depends on the department, but it takes a pretty long time once you're hired to get cleared to start, so budget about 1-2 months for that. Also, you should totally research the job and make sure you know how to answer questions because it's pretty competitive.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your commitment to this industry?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I talked about my public health experience, making sure to mention data collection, working with the community, and how I've delivered health education. I also pointed out my bilingual skills and how I focus on health equity, showing I'm really interested in the public health field.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your public health experience right now?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fellow
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The main con was how long it took from application to get scheduled for interviews to hire date. Expect the process to take a LONG time, and your hiring manager will not have a lot of control.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in this role?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention interview reports.
“What would you gain from this fellowship if it were offered to you?”
Read reports →“Could you detail your experience or knowledge regarding this specific term?”
Read reports →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your plans for the future and why?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your public health experience right now?”
Read report →“Can you share a bit about yourself?”
Read report →“What is your commitment to this industry?”
Read report →“Can you share your career aspirations?”
Read report →“Why are you the most suitable candidate for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention interview reports.