Close Up Foundation Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Close Up Foundation.
Close Up Foundation
Program Instructor
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process started with an initial screening and was then followed by a Zoom interview. The entire process took about a month to complete, but unfortunately, I was not selected in the end. The interviewers were kind.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you interested in this role?
Close Up Foundation
Partnerships Manager
Manager Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had an initial phone screening, then got invited for an in-person with the director. The interviewers were really distracted by their phones, which felt unprofessional and broke my concentration. I left a thank you note, but never heard back.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What civic issues are you interested in?
- Why are you interested in working in civic education?
Close Up Foundation
Program Instructor
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
So the interview process for the Program Instructor role involved a few steps. First, there was a presentation on any topic you like, not necessarily government-related. Then, we delved into questions about how the government operates, focusing on its various branches. We also discussed your previous teaching experience and your interest in government. Finally, a key part was assessing your ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you tell me about the different branches of government?
- What are the core differences in ideas between conservatives and liberals?
- Tell me about your teaching experience.
Close Up Foundation
Program Instructor
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Group Behavioral
This interview process kicks off with a quick 5-minute teaching demo where you'll actually teach, and the other candidates will act as your 'students'. After that, there's a group discussion on a current events topic with other potential candidates. Finally, you'll have a regular one-on-one interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What motivated you to apply for this position?
- Could you share your past teaching experiences?
- Can you detail your experience working with young people?
Close Up Foundation Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Close Up Foundation interview reports.
“What are the core differences in ideas between conservatives and liberals?”
Read reports →“Can you name a Supreme Court Case?”
Read reports →“Explain both liberal and conservative viewpoints on a political issue impartially.”
Read reports →“Can you provide a simple explanation of checks and balances?”
Read reports →“Can you name a pivotal Supreme Court case in US history and explain its ruling?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about the different branches of government?”
Read report →“Could you tell me the 3 branches of government and how to explain them to students?”
Read report →“Can you describe a Supreme Court case, including what it was about and why it was important?”
Read report →“Can you describe a liberal and a conservative stance on a political topic, remaining neutral?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Close Up Foundation interview reports.