Oregon Shakespeare Festival 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 Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Marketing
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process included a phone screening, several interviews, and a written assignment, spanning approximately 10 weeks. A lot of the interviews had the same questions, which made it feel repetitive. After the last interview, I was told I'd hear back by the end of the week. When that didn't happen, I followed up and it took two more days to get a response. Candidates spend a lot of time and effort in multi-round interviews. It's disappointing when a company can't maintain basic communication and professionalism. I hope OSF can improve this for future candidates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you disagreed with a coworker. What was the outcome, and would you handle it differently if you could?
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Recruiter
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
I had a bunch of interviews where I got to meet with all the Directors. They did the interviews over zoom, starting with a phone screen and then a panel interview with different people, plus a Diversity and Inclusion interview. I finished by meeting the Executive Director. Everyone was really nice and paid attention to diversity, introducing themselves with their pronouns. After the phone screen, all the other panel interviews were on the same day, so things moved really quickly and I got the job offer that same week. It was a really nice experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain the difference between equality and equity?
- Discuss some D&I strategies.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Human Resources
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Group Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation Other
It was a long and lengthy interview process. It started pretty straightforward with a number of phone interviews. Then, I had an in-person interview, which is where things got a bit weird. I did some individual and group/panel interviews and got a tour of the place. The people I met were generally articulate and engaging. However, during the process, I was asked some questions that, as an HR professional, I know could lead to legal issues if a candidate decided to pursue discrimination claims. It felt like the company had a mindset that if you weren't part of a minority group, you couldn't voice concerns. Some people I spoke with even mentioned this was a point of frustration there. I think their intention was good, aiming to correct societal wrongs, but they seemed to have gone to an extreme. It was an interesting experience overall, but it showed me I wouldn't want to be responsible for partnering with an organization that couldn't find a balanced approach to accepting ALL employees. It'll be tough for any non-minority HR leader to step into this role, as they might be immediately stereotyped as unable to understand discrimination or minority experiences. It's odd that an organization promoting inclusivity would hold such a stereotype.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your personal experiences with discrimination?
- From a non-minority perspective, how do you grasp the concept of bias?
- How will you prevent your white privilege from impacting your approach to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion?
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Finance Director
Director Average Positive experience Decline offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was quite thorough and felt worthwhile! It included 6 interview panels and a presentation. The people seemed friendly, socially conscious, and innovative, really focused on building a positive work atmosphere. It's a challenging process, but it definitely helps make sure it's a good fit for both sides.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How do you handle conflict?
- In what ways do you manage conflict?
- How do you approach EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion)?
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Interview Questions
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“Can you explain the difference between equality and equity?”
Read reports →“From a non-minority perspective, how do you grasp the concept of bias?”
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Read reports →“What do you consider good customer service?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if your direct supervisor acted improperly and how would you handle that communication, and what would be your reasoning?”
Read report →“How will you prevent your white privilege from impacting your approach to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion?”
Read report →“How do you approach EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion)?”
Read report →“Can you share your personal experiences with discrimination?”
Read report →“What's your stance on diversity and inclusion?”
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