US Embassy General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US Embassy.
US Embassy
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview included the typical questions about my motivation for applying to work there, and my reasons for wanting to work in an embassy. They also inquired about my prior work history.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your thoughts on what this internship involves?
- Can you tell me why you were interested in working with us?
- What motivated your interest in working specifically at an embassy?
US Embassy
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
There were two candidates, and we were asked about why we wanted to work there, our political ideas, and if we had prior experience talking to political figures in the field.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is a weakness of yours?
US Embassy
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a tough process with hard questions about national and international politics. There were three interviewers. Everyone had to take an English Proficiency Test before the interview. The interview itself lasted about 15 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a good candidate for this position?
US Embassy General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from US Embassy interview reports.
“What are the differences between colleges in Thailand and the USA?”
Read reports →“In case of facing a problem, which government department would you approach for assistance?”
Read reports →“What is your university major?”
Read reports →“What keeps you so motivated?”
Read reports →“What is a weakness of yours?”
Read report →“What motivated your interest in working specifically at an embassy?”
Read report →“Why did you want to intern with the State Department? Do you know much about the job you applied for?”
Read report →“Could you give a brief self-introduction?”
Read report →“Could you share some information about yourself?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 US Embassy interview reports.