
United Way Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at United Way.
Program Manager
I had to meet with a panel of people 3 separate times before they would give me an offer. The very last interview was with the executive director. After that I didn't hear back for like 5 months... then they called me and asked me if I was still looking for work. I did one more interview and then they offered me the job.
- How do you establish connections with people over Zoom?
- Could you describe your experience working with grants?
Program Manager
I had one phone chat with HR, and then they invited me for a second interview. I waited for weeks, and when we finally got it scheduled, they canceled on me as I was on my way to the interview. I had spent a few days preparing for it. They said they would reschedule but I never heard back. It seems like the company is in a state of chaos right now, possibly due to losing funding, their CEO, and staff, based on my experience and news reports.
- Can you tell me about your professional background?
- What motivates your interest in joining UW?
Program Manager
I applied online and then was contacted to set up an in person interview. It was handled by a secretary, so it felt pretty formal. The interview was one on one. They asked typical questions, and the interviewer was nice. It took me weeks of reaching out to finally learn I didn't get the job. I bet they wouldn't have told me if I hadn't followed up.
- Can you tell me about a challenging situation you faced and how you resolved it?
United Way Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from United Way interview reports.
“What are three negative things a friend would say about you?”
Read reports →“What are three positive things a friend would say about you?”
Read reports →“How do you establish connections with people over Zoom?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in joining UW?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your role in the community?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience working with grants?”
Read report →“What value do you think you can add to this role?”
Read report →“How will your academic knowledge help you contribute in this role?”
Read report →“Tell me about your management style concerning project management, talent management, and time management.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 United Way interview reports.