Very involved process with multiple interview rounds (hiring manager, peer/team, adjacent teams, upper leadership, plus lots of interaction with HR for phone screen and throughout) and offline mock project work (written questions plus presentation). It was a positive experience but a significant and lengthy commitment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Assignment to conceptualize approaches to current team’s work
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at PCORI (Washington, DC)
Interview
Several step process over a period of 5 months: 1. Submitted application via web portal 2. HR phone screen 3. virtual interview with hiring manager 4. at home job simulation exercise 5. In-person panel interviews 6. virtual interview with division leadership 7. reference checks 8. Offer received.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Approaches to managing up, collaboration, communication, etc.
There was a screening with Human Resources and a subsequent interview with the hiring manager. At that juncture, I was told that hiring occurred within a month. "We move quickly". I also was told that it is a competitive market and to keep the point of contact apprised if there are other opportunities. I followed up two times ( 1 week apart) and was told that the organization was moving to the next step the following week and I would hear back. I never heard from the point of contact again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a scenario when an important project was derailed.