Youth Villages Interview Questions
& Process

It was a normal length interview, about 30-40 minutes. It was kind of funny because there was no current office manager, so I had to wait around until someone came to get me. I met with two supervisors who asked general questions and then some "what if" questions.

An investment bank is hiring an analyst. They posted a detailed job description on their website and specialized platforms. HR first screens resumes and cover letters. Candidates who pass this move to a preliminary HR recruiter call, then one or more technical interviews with senior bankers. Some candidates might also do case studies or online tests. Finally, the bank extends an offer to the chosen candidate, who signs and starts onboarding.

So the interview started with a phone screen, then a one hour interview where I talked to two people. They gave me some scenarios to work through to assess my ability to handle situations and create safety plans. There were two scenarios at the very end. The first part felt pretty standard and easy, but the last part was tough, especially since I haven't actively done that type of work in a bit.

So my interview journey with Youth Villages (YV) started with a prescreen chat, then I had to fill out a whole application. After that, I got invited to a virtual interview with a hiring coordinator, which felt pretty good. They liked my application and what we talked about, so they passed it on to the Regional Supervisor. The second virtual interview was a panel with three experienced people, including the Regional Supervisor and two Clinical Supervisors. It was a pretty quick interview, and they asked about my past work, difficulties I've had, and then gave me two scenarios with three questions each. I mostly just talked to the Regional Supervisor during this one. Honestly, even though the job description seemed like a good fit for me, some of the scenarios they threw at me felt like they were a bit beyond what I've done. They didn't really give me any feedback on how I did with those scenario questions, which made me feel like maybe I wasn't cut out for it. I'm still pretty new to this field and really want to work in a clinical role where I can collaborate with a solid Clinical Supervisor, which is what I thought this job was. After the second interview, I started to worry that they were looking for someone with way more skills and experience than they first let on. It's also worth noting that the job got reposted later, and they added a licensing requirement, which wasn't in the original description. That made me question if I was even right for the job when I interviewed. Looking back, the whole process was thorough, but it showed me how important it is for the job details to match up with what they're actually looking for. If it was clearer, people like me could tell better if they were a good fit. Still, I'm thankful for the chance to talk with YV and for what I learned.