IESC 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 IESC.
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Business Development Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I first had a phone interview with my direct manager where they asked me some initial questions about what I'm interested in and my background. After that, I had an in-person interview with the rest of the team, and it was more about my skills and past experiences.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain how your background in international development relates to this role?
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Communications Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got selected for a phone interview that was scheduled with short notice with someone from HR. I quickly prepared and spoke for about half an hour over the phone. It was a pretty standard interview, and they mentioned that the Director of Communications would review the candidates and then there would be a Skype or in-person interview for those selected. I sent a thank you email and never heard back. It's a bummer when companies don't follow through, it makes the whole job search process feel like a waste of time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience with business development or USAID?
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Financial Services
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The Program Associate started by giving a quick overview of the company and the Financial Services Department, covering its history and typical activities. Then, I was asked to introduce myself. After that, they asked me some questions about my background based on my resume. Lastly, I had the chance to ask three questions. The people I met were very friendly.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How well can you work within a multicultural environment?
- Do you have the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously?
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Program Associate
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
First, there was a 20 minute phone interview with an HR manager. Then, I had an in-person interview where we talked a lot about the role and the company. The third interview was more of a Q&A session, focusing on personal, professional, and scenario-based questions, and it lasted 30 minutes. I was bummed that I had to chase the HR rep down via email two weeks after they said they'd get back to me, only to find out I didn't get the job. I get that companies don't owe applicants anything, but it just felt rude not to hear back after three interviews. It makes you wonder about the company's values.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- If the job turned out differently than expected after three months, what would that look like?
- Describe your initial three months in the role and your key focus areas.
IESC Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IESC interview reports.
“Could you perform some basic financial calculations for the case study?”
Read reports →“If the job turned out differently than expected after three months, what would that look like?”
Read reports →“What are your goals?”
Read reports →“How do you handle stress and prioritize tasks?”
Read reports →“Describe your initial three months in the role and your key focus areas.”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience with business development or USAID?”
Read report →“Describe a challenging experience you had with a colleague.”
Read report →“Can you explain how your background in international development relates to this role?”
Read report →“How well can you work within a multicultural environment?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 IESC interview reports.