Human Rights Watch Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Human Rights Watch.
Human Rights Watch
Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Coding Presentation
It was a multi-stage process that involved tasks, asking for pitches, and practice media interviews and writing a media release. They wanted to know how I deal with multiple edits and if I had specific ideas for the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you manage writing tasks when they need to go through several rounds of review?
Human Rights Watch
Researcher
Entry Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
First up was this video thingy where there were five questions that popped up on the screen and I had two minutes to answer each one. You also get some time to practice beforehand.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your greatest strength.
Human Rights Watch
Researcher
Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview questions were pre-loaded in a platform, so you interact with a screen and you have about 1 or 2 minutes depending on the questions. The problem is that some questions are actually 3 questions in 1 and the time is just not enough. I knew in advance that the person who was leaving this position had some issues with her visa so she had to leave the post, not because she wanted to but because things got complicated or something. Therefore, I was baffled when one of the questions on the interview was about my immigration status. If having a work visa already was important for them, they should have screen that out in the application process, not wait until you shortlist candidates. It is a waste of everyone's' time. You are letting someone go because of her (American) visa but then you do not pay attention to that aspect in the hiring process? My conclusion is that they don't ask in advance because is bad optics for them, which is BS. What is even worst is that I never heard from them again, I understand when they don't reply to all the applicants, but I was already shortlisted and I invested time preparing. A simple thank you for your time would have been nice.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about your experience with social media platforms and broadcasts.
- What is your background with the main topics?
- Can you provide examples of conflict resolution?
Human Rights Watch Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Human Rights Watch interview reports.
“How can we improve or position HRW in mainstream media and social media?”
Read reports →“What is your immigration status?”
Read reports →“How do you manage writing tasks when they need to go through several rounds of review?”
Read reports →“Is there anything else you wanted to add?”
Read reports →“Can you provide examples of conflict resolution?”
Read report →“Were you given scenarios and asked to write press releases, briefings, or op-eds?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge of the subject area?”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience with social media platforms and broadcasts.”
Read report →“How would you describe your self-assessment and areas of expertise?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Human Rights Watch interview reports.