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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars General Intern 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

1.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
85.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

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Intern

Research · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

It went very smooth! I talked to two of the program managers for about 25 mins, they asked me about my relevant experience and liked that I was eager to produce an article for them. I found out I got the offer 2 days later.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What research interests would you have in this role?
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Intern

Other

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

It's about a 30-minute process, and honestly, it's great and everyone's really nice. You might get asked about why you're interested in the Wilson Center and the specific team you're applying to. After that, they'll likely inquire about your past experiences and review your portfolio.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Why are you interested in the Wilson Center and this specific team?
  • Can you share some of your personal experiences?
  • Could you tell us about your portfolio?
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Intern

Other

Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Applied for the role and then got called in for an interview. I spoke with two program assistants/associates who asked me about my experience in the field, past internships, and schoolwork. It was pretty straightforward and what I expected.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you tell me about your relevant experiences for this role?
  • Can you describe your experience with independent research?
  • Do you have an example of independent research you've conducted?

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars General Intern Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars interview reports.

Could you discuss the significance of Latin America to the United States?

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Could you tell me about the main mission of the Wilson Center?

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Is fluency in French a mandatory qualification for this role?

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Why are you interested in the Wilson Center and this specific team?

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Would you be comfortable conducting the interview in French, given your fluency and its job requirement?

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Can you describe your experience with independent research?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 14 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 70%
Technical 30%

Interview difficulty

Easy 28.6%
Average 71.4%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 85.7%
Neutral 14.3%