I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ANCOR (Alexandria, VA) in June 2025
Interview
The interview process included an assessment, then panel interview followed by a session with two team members. It was organized but felt a bit impersonal. They mentioned they’re trying out a new interviewing system, but as someone currently interviewing with many organizations, it came off as robotic and lacked warmth or connection. You can tell the team could benefit from bringing in younger professionals - HR especially felt outdated in their approach and energy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Process improvement often means change. Stepping in as a new member of an established team, what do you think are some of the most important aspects to ensure that change is implemented and managed effectively?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ANCOR (Jundiaí, São Paulo) in Apr 2022
Interview
Por telefone, pois era época de pandemia, depois por vídeo, primeiro com a coordenação depois rh. Não foi por agência foi vaga disponível na internet, me candidatei e foi chamada depois passei por 3 seleções
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at ANCOR (Washington, DC)
Interview
The Interview Process was extensive. Ancor included a timeline, which they upheld. However, it was a nine- to ten-step time-consuming process. During each step, Ancor eliminated candidates.
During the Skills Test round, Ancor's initial statement that the assignment would take an hour proved to be a significant underestimation. Producing a thoughtful product to showcase one's skills requires much more time.
In the instructions, Ancor also stated they would not use the Skills Test as their work product. I highly doubt they upheld this statement.
After reaching the interview round, I slowly realized that I was just a diversity candidate. For instance, no virtual link was given after I was informed that I had made it to the Interview Round. I had to ask for the link, which the staffer stated they had forgotten because they thought they had sent it. The delay in receiving the question was another downside because Ancor provides the interview questions in advance with the virtual interview link. It was becoming increasingly clear that Ancor did not plan on proceeding regardless of my skills or qualifications.
Ancor showcases their staff on the 'Meet Our Team' webpage. Of the 17 employees, one is a person of color. Of their 15 Board of Directors, one is a person of color. So, it is clear the organization has a diversity issue. If the staff knew they had this mindset, they should not waste the candidate's time and efforts interviewing with no intention of giving full consideration.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
How do you make decisions on how to distribute resources and attention among multiple projects to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals? What organizational or personal strategies do you use?
As we strongly believe that fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is a collective responsibility and essential to our organizational culture, we ask that everyone be part of our efforts in implementing systemic change. How would you approach diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in this position?