
Tennyson Center for Children Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Tennyson Center for Children.
Office Assistant
The process was pretty straightforward. I submitted an online application with my resume and cover letter. After that, there was a phone screening, followed by an in-person interview. Unfortunately, I never heard back after the interview stages, which was really disappointing. I know the job market is tough now and there were likely many good candidates, but it's unprofessional to leave applicants in the dark about whether they got the job or not. I hope this company will be more thoughtful of applicants' time and effort in the future.
- What makes you want to join this company?
Youth Treatment Counselor
The interview process included a one-hour interview and a one-hour observation period. It was a very relaxed experience. I liked being able to watch people who are currently in the role I'm interested in. It gave me a good sense of what the job would be like. Everyone was really nice and made me feel welcome.
- How do you handle stressful situations?
Youth Treatment Counselor
The interview process was nice, but the scope of the job was vaguely described. I was invited to three interviews total. The first was formal in nature, and we discussed my background and work experience. The second one was a panel interview, and we discussed different scenarios that could arise on the job. The third was an observation period on the kids unit. I was supposed to shadow staff to see how the unit was ran.
- If two kids are about to get into a physical altercation and another kid is having active suicidal thoughts, who do you respond to first?
Coordinator
I applied online with a resume and cover letter. I was disappointed when they ghosted me after two rounds of interviews, including one on site. I understand the job market is very competitive right now, but to simply never respond to a candidate after the time they have invested is incredibly unprofessional.
- Why are you interested in this role?
Tennyson Center for Children Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Tennyson Center for Children interview reports.
“If two kids are about to get into a physical altercation and another kid is having active suicidal thoughts, who do you respond to first?”
Read reports →“Can you share some details about your childhood?”
Read reports →“What were some challenges you experienced during your youth?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you faced a difficult situation with a child on your own and how you handled it.”
Read reports →“How do you handle stressful situations?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join this company?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Tennyson Center for Children interview reports.