Pew Research Center Interview Questions
& Process

I applied in mid-March and heard back from a recruiter about a week and a half later, near the end of March. We scheduled a 30-minute video screening call for that week. During the call, I was asked about my experience with cross-team collaboration, staying updated on current events, and presenting data. The recruiter mentioned she'd be out of office the following week, so I didn't expect to hear back until early April. I reached out mid-week and received a rejection email stating they had moved on with other candidates. My application status on Workday never updated, so I suggest contacting your recruiter for updates.

It was pretty simple, I spoke with some of the team members I would have worked with. They want you to talk about stuff you wrote in your cover letter, so you gotta know your stuff.

The application process began with an HR call within a week of applying, followed by a conversation with HR a week later. The next interview was scheduled almost a month after that with two senior individuals, which was inconveniently timed. Before this interview, I was asked to review a plan and offer ideas. The interview itself was peculiar, with a 'good cop-bad cop' dynamic. Despite thorough preparation, my ideas seemed misaligned with the assignment. The 'bad cop' interviewer made sarcastic remarks, misrepresented my past work, and displayed off-putting virtual body language. Many questions felt irrelevant to the role. This experience was disappointing as it didn't allow me to showcase my strengths. I was told they would inform me about the next steps, but I haven't heard anything in three months. The new hire was announced publicly, and I received no rejection notification. This was a senior-level role, and both interviews required significant preparation, making the ghosting unacceptable.

The whole interview process took a good 3 months to complete, which was slower than some other places I interviewed at, possibly due to summer schedules. It involved four main steps: an initial chat with HR, a meeting with the hiring manager and team lead, a technical assessment, and then a final panel interview. While it might seem lengthy to some, I actually liked having so many chances to get a feel for the job, the company vibe, and the actual work. Just a heads-up, they mention salary early on, so don't count on much negotiation room.