Gates Foundation General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Gates Foundation.
Gates Foundation
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process has 3 stages. Mostly behavioural questions about past experiences, your best and worst project experiences, and why you're a good fit for the role. The first round is with HR, and the second and third rounds are with program managers.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why did you choose Gates?
- Tell me about a time you failed.
Gates Foundation
Intern
Intern Average No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a one-on-one interview with the HR manager, who was very pleasant. The interview consisted of behavioral questions. She inquired about my motivations for joining the company and my career aspirations. Additionally, she asked about my involvement in community activities and any volunteer experience I have.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Gates Foundation
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The Beijing office advertised internship roles on Weibo. I emailed them, got a fast reply, and soon had a phone interview. There were also follow-up calls and emails. Since I wasn't in Beijing, there was no in-person interview. It was pretty simple, just show your enthusiasm and how you can contribute.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What pressing issue concerns you most, and how can the Gates Foundation assist with it?
Gates Foundation General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Gates Foundation interview reports.
“What pressing issue concerns you most, and how can the Gates Foundation assist with it?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose Gates?”
Read reports →“How does your background connect with Gates?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join the foundation?”
Read reports →“In what ways will this internship contribute to your MBA experience?”
Read report →“What are your passions?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you failed.”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Gates Foundation interview reports.