Friends of Youth Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Friends of Youth.
Friends of Youth
Director
Director Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The early interview steps were kind of vague, and then they became really quiet later on. There were way too many virtual interviews for a job in a direct service organization. I got the feeling that the HR and program teams weren't really on the same page about what the job actually entails.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you specifically approach creating and managing your work/life balance?
Friends of Youth
Grant Writer
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Applied for this job in Kirkland Wa. They send the questions an hour before. First interview was a chill virtual video call and the interviewer was nice. Second interview was a panel interview with 4 people, in person. It's good to prep before you get the questions so you can be extra prepared.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe a situation where you needed info from a coworker for a task, but they didn't reply. What did you do?
- Suppose you're working on a programmatic report and find that info from another stakeholder doesn't match the funder's requirements. How would you address this before sending it in?
Friends of Youth
DEI Manager
Manager Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I heard back from the recruiter about 1-2 days after I applied. They texted me to figure out my availability. I gave them some dates and times, and they got back to me with the best time for them. I thought I'd get a calendar invite but never did, which I found odd. During the call, the recruiter discussed the salary. The job posting said $70-87k, but they said it would be more like $70-78k. I told them I was looking for $87k based on my experience. The recruiter then said, "yea I think you are overqualified and you would not do well in the interview." This made me wonder why they even reached out if they thought I was overqualified and why they don't post the real salary range. It felt pretty unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you okay with the salary?
Friends of Youth
Weekend Relief Staff
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
I saw the job on an agency site and sent in my info. They responded the next day and asked me to come in for an interview. It was a bit tricky to find the place, the address they gave wasn't quite right, and I wandered around for a bit. The interview itself was really good! They started by asking about my past work as a mental health counselor and with young people. Then, they asked about how I'd deal with conflicts and tough situations. The last part involved some scenarios. It took them about a week to get back to me and then start checking my references. That reference and background check part took the longest, maybe 1.5 to 2 weeks. They called and offered me the job. Overall, the interview experience was great – everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What would you do if two residents had a conflict? Explain your process step-by-step.
- In a situation with conflict between two residents, how would you handle it? Please outline your approach.
- Can you describe how you would manage a conflict between two residents, detailing your steps?
Friends of Youth Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Friends of Youth interview reports.
“Explain the reasoning behind policies that prevent staff from lending money to or purchasing items for residents.”
Read reports →“What would you do if a resident refused to take their medication?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the causes of homelessness?”
Read reports →“On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your Spanish fluency?”
Read reports →“How would you approach a resident who is experiencing suicidal thoughts?”
Read report →“What is your course of action if a client expresses suicidal ideation?”
Read report →“What kind of workshops do you think the residents need, like for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts, and how to improve self-talk?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between a professional and personal disagreement?”
Read report →“On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your punctuality?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Friends of Youth interview reports.