Ford Foundation General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ford Foundation.
Ford Foundation
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had one interview with the department I was applying for. It was okay overall, but one interviewer seemed disengaged, showing up late and appearing uninterested, even checking their phone and staring off. The other interviewer was fine and engaged, but the overall experience was quite odd, making me question my chances.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What is your interest in the Ford Foundation?
- What attracts you to this specific department?
Ford Foundation
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
There were two rounds of interviews. The first was with a recruiter where they asked general questions about Ford and your potential interests in departments. The second interview was with the hiring manager and questions were more specific to the department you were placed in.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you passionate about social justice?
- How do you see philanthropy fitting into social justice, and what changes would you suggest?
Ford Foundation
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty standard. I spoke with HR first, then with the department I'm applying to. They asked straightforward questions about my resume and my strengths/weaknesses. After that, I had to do an online skills assessment. Got an offer a few days later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership skills?
Ford Foundation General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ford Foundation interview reports.
“What superpower would you choose to have?”
Read reports →“How do you see philanthropy fitting into social justice, and what changes would you suggest?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me how you found out about the Ford Foundation?”
Read reports →“What led you to discover the Ford Foundation?”
Read reports →“What is your interest in the Ford Foundation?”
Read report →“What makes you passionate about social justice?”
Read report →“What is your main motivation?”
Read report →“How did your initial conversation go?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Ford Foundation interview reports.