International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Program Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had two interviews, first with my direct supervisor, then the next one with the director. It was pretty standard, just typical interview questions. Each interview was about 45 minutes to an hour long. It took a while to hear back after I applied before they asked me to interview though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want this job and to work here?
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Program Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
The first interview was great, a 1-hour group interview with the team and my potential direct supervisor. The vibe was good and it seemed like a great team. The second interview was not so good. It was supposed to be a 1-hour interview with the regional director. They admitted they hadn't read my resume or application and asked me what job I was applying for. They spent the first 5 minutes of the interview trying to find and read my resume. Then, they complained about their team members during the interview. They unofficially offered me the job and the call ended in 20 minutes. It didn't do much to convince me about the company or the management environment. Considering the benefits, low salary for D.C., and management style, it really didn't feel like employees are valued. I turned down the offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What motivates your interest in working at IFES?
- Are you open to traveling remotely?
- Could you describe your experience with budgeting?
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Program Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone screen with HR that was quick and easy, maybe 10 minutes. Then, I talked with two staff members for about an hour, which was really informative and we had a good connection. The last step was a final interview with two senior managers, and one mentioned I came highly recommended by the previous interviewers. It went smoothly, nothing tricky. Since then, I haven't heard anything back.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle performing routine and unexciting tasks on a daily basis?
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) interview reports.
“What are your primary interests within the realm of democracy and elections?”
Read reports →“Are you open to traveling remotely?”
Read reports →“How do you handle performing routine and unexciting tasks on a daily basis?”
Read reports →“Could you please say why you want to work at IFES in Arabic to verify your language skills?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in working at IFES?”
Read report →“Tell me about your interest in elections.”
Read report →“In your professional journey, are you aiming for a management or analyst path?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience with budgeting?”
Read report →“What do you hope to gain from this position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) interview reports.