College Bound Interview Questions
& Process
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College Coach
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included an initial phone chat with the volunteer coordinator, followed by a much longer phone interview with the department director. The first call involved some basic and behavioral interview questions and lasted about 45 minutes. The second interview was pretty extensive, taking 2 to 3 hours.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you list three of your strengths?
- What would you do if a student was in a crisis?
College Bound
College Prep Coach
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then had 2 phone interviews. The first one was with the AmeriCorps volunteer coordinator and a current AmeriCorps member. They asked general questions about my interest in AmeriCorps and College Bound. They asked behavioral and situational questions, like asking me about a time I fixed something that was falling apart and how I planned to live on a low salary. They also asked how I would handle specific student situations. The second interview was with the program overseers. They asked about my experience with youth and interest in the program, and then mostly situational questions related to the job. Both interviews asked about my preferred relationship with a boss and my ideal work environment. I'm still in the process and the next step is to make a teaching video.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you describe a time you took something that was in disarray and restored it?
- How do you anticipate managing on a salary as low as this one?
- What are your strategies for dealing with particular scenarios involving students?
College Bound
College Prep Coach
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
After you apply, they'll let you know if they want to do a phone interview. If you pass that, there's a second phone interview. If you make it past the second round, you'll get a homework assignment. After that, they'll tell you if they want to offer you the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do if a student called you lost and their phone was about to die?
College Bound
Development Manager
Manager Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a three round interview process. First, a phone screen, then I met the executive director, and lastly I met with the development director who would be my supervisor.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you collaborate in a team setting?
College Bound Interview Questions
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“What would you do if a student called you lost and their phone was about to die?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student was in a crisis?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about College Bound?”
Read reports →“How do you approach teaching in diverse classrooms and manage them?”
Read reports →“How do you anticipate managing on a salary as low as this one?”
Read report →“What kind of dynamic do you prefer with your supervisor?”
Read report →“What kind of workplace environment do you find most effective?”
Read report →“How do you collaborate in a team setting?”
Read report →“What sparked your interest in this particular program?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 College Bound interview reports.