EF (Education First) Manager Interview Questions
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at EF (Education First).
EF (Education First)
Management Trainee
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other
I applied for the program based in Tokyo when it was advertised. I was invited to interview but because of incredibly poor organisation on the part of the hiring manager it never actually happened. I had to email her five times over the course of a few weeks just to get a response. When she finally responded she not only scheduled me an interview for 4 am my time (a time zone she was made aware of at several points during the application process and through email) she told me about the interview AT 1AM ON THE DAY IT WAS SCHEDULED. I tried repeatedly to reschedule it when I saw the invitation and was told quite rudely that they’re not responding to candidates that haven’t been shortlisted after interview.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
EF (Education First)
Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I value EF company, but this interview was a disappointing experience. I was interviewing for a position combining both technical capabilities and change management skills. I had an interview with the Product Owner responsible for the tools/ systems. The conversation itself was fairly easy and nice. Still, I felt like I should be talking to somebody from communication/ change management rather than being interviewed solely as a cultural fit. Also, I missed the initial recruiter call, literally any additional information about the job or interview round, even the possibility to ask questions. Instead, I got the invitation for an interview, not explaining what type, with whom, and providing only a few slots possible. Also, no feedback was given. While I get the easy-going culture, I missed some structure and involvement from a recruiting standpoint.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you recommend to somebody visiting your country?
EF (Education First)
Business Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for the Business Manager position through Glassdoor. About a week later, I had my first interview with the country manager, who was new but had significant experience in Education. The interview went well and I felt comfortable. The following week, I had a second interview with an HR contact. After that, I didn't receive any further updates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your experience in the Education Business.
EF (Education First) Manager Interview Questions
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“What would you recommend to somebody visiting your country?”
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Read report →“Can you describe what your ideal manager would be like?”
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Across all 22 EF (Education First) interview reports.