First Place for Youth Interview Questions
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First Place for Youth
Youth Advocate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
I first applied for an Employment and Educational Specialist position and was offered the job, but had to decline due to circumstances. A few months later, I saw the Youth Advocate role on Indeed and applied. They remembered my previous application and interview, which was really thoughtful and efficient, and moved me straight to the final interview. The final interview was comprehensive and effective, featuring a mock youth session, some structured questions, and a chance for me to explain why I want to work here. I felt like my potential contributions were genuinely valued. The recruiter was warm and respectful when offering me the job, making me feel truly welcome and appreciated. It was evident that the organization values both its mission and the people it hires. I felt seen, respected, and like I would be a valued member.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
First Place for Youth
Grants Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding Presentation
It was a pretty involved interview process. First, a quick 10-minute phone call where they asked some basic stuff like 'Tell me about yourself' and 'Why First Place'. Then, I did a short online quiz called Predictive Index. After that, I had an in-person interview in Oakland for about an hour with two Grant Managers. They then gave me a project, which involved researching two potential foundation leads and rewriting an email to a founder. That took me about 2 hours to complete. The last interview was with the Development VP, and it was around 40 minutes. I didn't hear back for over a week, so I contacted HR and they told me they went with someone else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do if you were busy with existing tasks and received a new grant assignment with a 24-hour deadline?
First Place for Youth
Case Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
There was a pre-interview survey screen, and then I interviewed with two managers who are connected to the role. I heard back in about a week after my in-person interview. The interview was at the Headquarters in Oakland, though not all the positions in the Bay Area are based out of that office.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you negotiate boundaries in the workplace?
- How would you approach a client resistant to program engagement?
First Place for Youth
Director
Director Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was straightforward. I had two interviews where I spoke with three staff members. The questions were insightful, and I appreciated the candor of the staff during the interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle situations with a lot of ambiguity?
First Place for Youth Interview Questions
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“What would you do if you were busy with existing tasks and received a new grant assignment with a 24-hour deadline?”
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