
The Education Trust Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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6 roles · 14 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Education Trust.
Data Analyst
It was a short and selective process. Easy to pass, depending on who is interviewing. The company seems trustworthy and has good offers. The response time was a bit long, perhaps due to the demand for long interviews throughout the week.
- Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
Policy Fellow
Had two rounds of interviews. Got to the reference check stage but had to accept another offer. The second round was with the hiring manager and a team member. The culture and subject matter seemed like a great fit.
- What makes you want to work at EdTrust?
Senior Analyst
They seemed disinterested and condescending at times during the panel interview. I had to do a written assessment and later found out the author used some of my ideas in their own published work. Don't ask for free work during the interview process for personal gain.
- What is your motivation for seeking employment with our company?
Policy and Research Analyst
I applied online through my school's career portal. It took about three weeks for them to respond. The first stage was a surprise phone screen; a manager called me during breakfast, needing to interview me immediately because she was leaving for vacation the next day. I took the call right then and there. She then set up an in-person interview for the following week. The in-person interview involved the phone manager, another manager from HR, and a woman who used to work at a nearby law firm. It was mainly a behavioral interview, but they did ask specific questions about my policy experience. The interview was quite long but everyone was nice, especially the HR manager. About a week later, I got an email saying I didn't get the job because they found someone with more experience. My request for feedback was ignored.
- Can you explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative policy analysis?
- Tell me about your specific experience with policy.
The Education Trust Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Education Trust interview reports.
“Can you explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative policy analysis?”
Read reports →“Could you please draft a policy brief for us?”
Read reports →“Could you share an educational issue that you feel strongly about?”
Read reports →“Can you explain your understanding of equity?”
Read reports →“What makes you work in education?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in becoming a fellow?”
Read report →“What do you hope to get out of this experience?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in [insert policy]?”
Read report →“Can you share your experience with using grant portals?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 The Education Trust interview reports.