Commit Partnership Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process took about 2-3 months and had 2 rounds. Before that, I had to fill out a long 'core values' reflection document. I interviewed with the team I'd be joining and some other people in the organization.

The company's interview process started off okay with scheduling but ended badly with the recruiter going silent. There were about 3-4 conversations. It began with an initial phone screening, followed by an interview with a team member that included a quick 30-minute Excel exercise. Then, there was an Excel project where I had to present a case study in 5 slides to two team members. The whole process involved about 7-8 hours of preparation and took 3-4 weeks, only for the company to ghost me without any follow-up. It was very unprofessional. My advice to the company is to respect candidates' time. If someone isn't a good fit, just let them know and give them closure, especially after they've invested 8 hours.

When I interviewed for Commit, I mentioned my interest in high education advocacy and policy. I had prior campaign experience with a politician whose views didn't align with Commit's. During the interview, they asked why I'd campaigned for politicians who hadn't supported education, given my stated interest. I explained my nuanced political views and my prior campaigning experience before discovering my passion for education advocacy. They didn't seem to accept this answer. Then, I was unexpectedly asked to time myself writing a fake blog post using data they provided. I wasn't in an ideal setting (my car) and lacked a computer, so it was challenging. I didn't get the internship and felt discriminated against due to my perceived political views by an organization that claims to be nonpartisan. My advice: be prepared for questions about your political beliefs and their alignment with Commit.

The process involved 5 rounds, which mostly repeated the same questions with different interviewers. Depending on your role, a competency interview might be included. The entire process dragged on for months. I declined the initial offer and countered with a slightly higher salary request and a one-week delay for my start date. I also inquired about using vacation time for a planned trip. Given the company's 'best place to work for working parents' claim, they seemed surprised by my counter. The hiring manager, who had promised to call, never did. Eventually, I was ghosted.