I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Hudson Institute (Washington, DC) in May 2010
Interview
I applied online and I was contacted for an interview. I was not in DC at the time but it wasn't a problem. The phone interview lasted approximately 20 minutes, and the next day I was notified of my acceptance.
not too rigorous--standard questions, why are you interested, tell me about your activities and interests, strengths, weaknesses.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe relevant activities, previous internships, and any other experiences that have led you to apply for this internship.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Hudson Institute
Interview
The interview is very comprehensive on your interests and department-specific topics. The interview itself is both informational and an exploration into whether you are a compatible fit for the individual and scholar you would be directly working with.
I applied online. I interviewed at Hudson Institute (Washington, DC) in Aug 2020
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward. They were really good at communicating and about their expectations. They gave lots of information about the position and the reason they are doing the work they are doing which was nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
Why do you think you would be the best fit for the role?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Hudson Institute (Washington, DC) in Aug 2020
Interview
Very straightforward, no trick questions. Mostly the basics on your personal, academic, and professional background. You'll likely hear them ask about your experiences in formal academic writing and your teamwork abilities in the past. Draw as much as you can on previous think tank experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"what was your largest academic challenge, and how did you overcome it"