Open Society Foundations Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Open Society Foundations.
Open Society Foundations
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Had an interview with the Hiring Manager from HR first, then interviewed with the Associate Director and then with the Department Manager. After that, I had an interview with three future colleagues, which was all at the same time. All of these interviews were done online.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your project management experience?
Open Society Foundations
Program Assistant
Entry Average No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I sent in my resume and cover letter to the email listed on the OSF website, and then HR called me to set up an interview. I called them back with my availability, and we set it for the next week. When I got there, I waited for the first person. The interview had two parts, each lasting about 40 minutes to an hour. One part was behavioral, asking about how I've dealt with past employers, good and bad situations, and times I felt proud. The other part was more about the company and my qualifications, checking if I understood the job's requirements. The person doing the behavioral part took lots of notes and answered my questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about a time you had a conflict with an employer and how you resolved it?
- Describe a situation involving a conflict with a former employer and your approach to resolving it.
Open Society Foundations
Program Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After an initial phone call and invitation, I had my first interview which was split into two parts. First, I spoke with HR, then I met with two program leaders. It felt very welcoming. A bit later, I was invited for a second interview. Before that, I had to complete a short assignment involving translation and administrative planning. The second interview itself was quicker, and I spoke with a program assistant and the head of a different, but related, program. The whole thing took about a month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you made an error and describe how you addressed it?
Open Society Foundations Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Open Society Foundations interview reports.
“Can you type on a Russian keyboard?”
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 →“Can you elaborate on your familiarity with the Russian language?”
Read reports →“What is your approach to handling difficult individuals?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you made an error and describe how you addressed it?”
Read report →“Which programs at the company, besides this one, pique your interest?”
Read report →“Describe a situation involving a conflict with a former employer and your approach to resolving it.”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you had a conflict with an employer and how you resolved it?”
Read report →“Why did you decide to apply for this particular role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Open Society Foundations interview reports.