Open Society Foundations Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Open Society Foundations.
Open Society Foundations
Senior Manager
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Case Behavioral Presentation
It was a pretty straightforward process with a good case study. HR was quick to respond and helpful. The main focus was on analyzing the broader world and the organization within a changing landscape. The panel interview was fair and well-executed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your leadership style?
Open Society Foundations
Grants Coordinator
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Had a 1-hour second interview with the operative team. It was intense, as expected for good companies, but I never got feedback or updates. I was ghosted after emailing them multiple times. This really contradicts the values and ethics they claim to promote.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Were you asked technical questions related to real-life scenarios?
- Were you asked behavioral questions related to real-life scenarios?
Open Society Foundations
Lawyer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Case Behavioral
So, there were two interviews total. Usually, the first one is just an intro, and then the second one gets into the nitty-gritty of the work and more technical stuff. The panels had between 2 to 5 people on them, and they were a real mix of different countries, seniorities, and cultures.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How would you handle a particular legal problem?
- Can you walk me through your process for solving a specific legal issue?
Open Society Foundations
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The whole process took a few months, starting with sending in resumes and cover letters. After a first look, people got an interview with HR, then a written test with real-life situations, a personality test, and finally a panel interview with two team members. They said they'd let us know about the decision, but we never got feedback or even replies to emails. It was a long process that took a lot of time and effort from us. The personality test felt too personal, and the panel interviewers seemed bored and just went through the motions, like they were interviewing internal people.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe an instance where you introduced innovation in your role.
- Given these work area priorities, which would you select and which would you reject?
Open Society Foundations Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Open Society Foundations interview reports.
“Can you name five journalists who focus on environmental or climate issues, along with their contact information?”
Read reports →“If you had the opportunity to file a claim before an international court, which case and court would you select?”
Read reports →“How would you approach creating a report about the oil spill in the Gulf, and what would be your first step?”
Read reports →“What factors would you consider when evaluating a grantee or non-profit organization?”
Read reports →“Could you name some organizations that you believe would be a good fit for our portfolio's themes?”
Read report →“If you had five minutes with the President, what issue would you raise and why?”
Read report →“Tell me about a political movement or leader you admire and explain your reasoning.”
Read report →“What issues in the Asian Pacific region (geopolitical, social, economical, etc.) are you familiar with?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on being both a generalist and a specialist?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 91 Open Society Foundations interview reports.