NASCO Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was pretty extensive, ranging from 3 to 7 rounds. I met and exceeded the requirements in the job description. I got a verbal offer, and as part of NASCO's process, a thorough background check was done. Then, I was told the offer was rescinded because they "preferred someone familiar with the organization." It was demoralizing after all that. I interviewed, got positive feedback, and was "congratulated," only to be told they lacked confidence because I'm an external candidate. This was known for the two months I was interviewing. It felt like nepotism or discrimination, especially seeing the lack of diversity in leadership and the Executive Board. I thought it was a progressive company after speaking with the VP of Human Resources. Rejection is normal, but this instability isn't. Undergoing an extensive interview and background check (including SSN trace, motor vehicle, criminal, education, and employment checks) just to have the offer rescinded felt like an invasion of privacy. It wasn't my qualifications. It was the "preference of the higher ups" who apparently intervened late, making me doubt my networking and business skills. I was excited about the organization and the team. I enjoyed every conversation, from the Recruiter to the Hiring Manager to the General Counsel. When I heard about "making an offer," and then discussed "bonus options and makeup," only to be told "never-mind" within 24 hours with a flimsy reason, was disappointing. My suggestion is for NASCO's "higher ups" to be more involved throughout the process, be upfront about ideal candidate requirements, and remember that no candidate is perfect, but limiting your view means missing out on great people.

I spoke with the recruiter and the director for the role. The recruiter told me I'd come in for an in-person interview, but then I just got a rejection. I had two calls with the recruiter, and both times it felt like they were looking for reasons I wasn't a good fit instead of how my experience matched the job. The director's interview was professional, but the recruiter could have been more professional, honest, and followed through better.

You'll chat with three team members first, and if they like you, you'll get to talk to the hiring manager. All the questions are about how you'd handle different work situations, like when things are super busy or when it's pretty chill.

First up was an HR screening where they asked about my past work and talked about what the job entails. Then I had a phone interview with the hiring manager. The last step was an in-person interview with the directors and the manager.