I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at American Civil Liberties Union (New York, NY) in Sept 2017
Interview
My interview process spanned over 4 months, totaling 8 interviews. The process was incredibly slow and unorganized. I provided writing samples, assignments, and a strategy plan for the department, all which were positively received. All of my interviews went well, and I received good feedback. I had to follow up every time, and weeks would go by without any communications. Ultimately, my final interview with the executive director was so humiliating I withdrew my application. He dismissed me almost immediately (almost like I wasn't important enough to have his time), disrespected my work history and spoke disparagingly about the department I was joining. It was a terrible experience and has completely changed how I view the organization.
Four stage interview process that was lengthy and included an extensive skills test.
The thing that bothered me the most is what I was asked to put in over eight hours of work for a skills assessment that was never mentioned in the following interview. Furthermore, the assessment was for upcoming work and therefore exploitative.
This organization talks a big talk about equity, but doesn't demonstrate those values in the interview process.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at American Civil Liberties Union (San Francisco, CA) in June 2016
Interview
Only made it to the phone interview. Very transparent process. Interviewed by executive director who explained that it would be a short call - 15 to 20 minutes and that he was doing similar calls with the other candidates. He said the length of the call was not a reflection of their interest. He also said he wouldn't be talking to me if he wasn't considering me as a potential candidate. At the close of the conversation, he gave me a time frame of when he would get back to me on my application. It was the most transparent interview I've ever had. I appreciated the honesty.