US Department of Education General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US Department of Education.
US Department of Education
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was held in person and felt easy. It was fair and straightforward. While the internal HR processes were a bit cumbersome due to government bureaucracy, the people were nice. Once you are in the building and the system, everything flows smoothly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you elaborate on your coursework?
US Department of Education
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got an email from my supervisor asking to schedule a phone interview. It was with both my immediate supervisor and another person in the department who oversaw some of the technical aspects of what we did. After that, I got another email with the offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me why you're interested in working at ED.
US Department of Education
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I found the online application on the Dept of Ed website and filled out the form. I sent in my resume and cover letter, and told them which offices I was interested in. Then they got in touch with me for a phone interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work for the Department of Education?
US Department of Education General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from US Department of Education interview reports.
“Can you elaborate on your coursework?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your experience with education policy?”
Read reports →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 US Department of Education interview reports.