Susan G. Komen Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was clear and well-organized. The Talent Acquisition Officer was communicative and supportive throughout, setting a positive tone from the beginning. I also had a delightful and engaging conversation with the hiring manager, who provided great insight into the role and team culture. The only caveat was that it took nearly three and a half weeks to hear back after the interview, which made it a bit challenging to manage timelines on my end. That said, I appreciated the professionalism and transparency once communication resumed.

The hiring process included 3 rounds of interviews: a phone screen and interviews with the hiring manager/coordinator. Each round, which lasted under 15 minutes, involved asking largely the same questions. Additionally, a lengthy skills test was provided to assess remote work competency. While it was a bit frustrating to go through 3 interview rounds over several weeks only to be rejected, I did appreciate receiving a phone call to learn about the decision instead of being ignored, as many companies do.

This was one of the oddest phone screens I have ever had. I was VERY prepared for this, and excited for the opportunity. I have other job offers but really was hoping this one would work out because the mission is close to my heart. The phone screen lasted 8 minutes. I was prepared for at least a 20 minute call. The interviewer was short and seemed very eager to get off the phone. She asked typical questions about my qualifications. I was qualified. At the end of the conversation she said quickly: ok we will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours if the hiring manager wants to pursue. She didnt ask anything that would have quickly disqualified me. At this point I was prepared to ask the 8 questions I had written out in front of me, but she quickly said thanks and hung up. Within 24 hours I got an email saying they proceeded in the process with another candidate. I was disappointed and frustrated. It was clear that they already had someone set to fill this position or just didn't want bothered to actually take the time to learn about me and why I would be a good fit.

The recruiter got in touch via email and set up a phone call. She was running late, which is understandable. However, she seemed flustered and rushed, like she had a strict deadline. The interview was only supposed to be 20 minutes, but I ended up with less than 15 minutes to talk with her. I watched the clock to make sure I was mindful of her tight schedule and kept my answers short. Afterward, she said, 'thank you for the VERY VERY high level review of your experience.' I had 15 minutes to cover 10 years of experience, and she did most of the talking.