PEN American Center General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PEN American Center.
PEN American Center
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a chill Zoom call with my upcoming supervisor, not HR. It was useful, cool, and a good way to learn about PEN. It felt more like chatting than an interview!
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you expand on the direct experiences I listed in my cover letter?
- Tell me more about what made you passionate about this role, based on something personal you shared?
PEN American Center
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed for 30 minutes with my potential supervisor. We talked about my interest in human rights and free expression. At the end, I was given a book from the free book selection to take home.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for seeking this internship?
PEN American Center
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group
Interview formats
Behavioral
I talked to the recruiter first and then I met the team. The questions were pretty standard, but they took ages to get back to me, which was a bit annoying.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for joining this company?
- Can you tell me about your past experiences?
PEN American Center General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PEN American Center interview reports.
“How did you find out about us?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to intern at PEN America?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for seeking this internship?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to take on this role?”
Read reports →“How do your career aspirations align with this internship opportunity?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for joining this company?”
Read report →“Tell me about your previous research and writing experience.”
Read report →“Can you expand on the direct experiences I listed in my cover letter?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your resume?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 PEN American Center interview reports.