Children at Risk Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was simple and clear. The questions asked were appropriate. The interviewer was punctual and valued my time. I didn't get any feedback afterwards, but that's pretty normal.

So, typically there are two interviews before you get an offer, which is pretty standard for C@R. Sometimes it can stretch to three or more, but that's usually just due to scheduling hiccups or key people not being around. The questions aren't super tough, mostly just digging into your resume. Just make sure you really know C@R and the job details. Oh, and be ready for them to maybe offer you a totally different role that you didn't even apply for and isn't really a good fit for your skills. The CEO is a bit of a character, acts like salary is non-negotiable, but then says you can 'talk again in a few months.' Don't buy it; he low-balls offers, and you'll have a hard time getting a raise later unless you basically threaten to leave.

I applied for the Policy Coordinator position online by sending in my resume and cover letter. I got a response within a week and scheduled an in-person interview for two days later at their Dallas office. First, I met the administrative coordinator, who was very nice and helpful. Then I met with the Director of the Dallas office. He asked me what position I applied for, and when I said Policy Coordinator, he told me they were getting rid of that role, even though they had called me for an interview for it. He then handed me a different job description to review. When I asked questions about this new role, the Director said it was just a casual chat to get to know me and that a formal interview would come later if I was a good fit. It was awkward because after discussing my experience, there was silence as he didn't ask me anything and didn't want to be asked questions. He was new to the organization, so he couldn't answer my specific questions about the agency.

I applied online and was quickly contacted to schedule an interview. The interview itself was pretty basic, mostly asking me to talk about myself. I also got to ask some questions. It felt a little awkward, and I got the impression I wasn't their top choice. They also seemed a bit unsure about the specific projects for the internship.