I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Public Allies in July 2021
Interview
Highly involved, multiple rounds taking hours at a time both as a group and as an individual. Site interviews were on an individual level and did not guarantee placement. if you were not placed, you would not be taken on for a term.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Group situation regarding program planning with limited budget and delegation of funds
Very easy, they sounded like they needed people. Went in for an in person interview to talk about the opportunities, the pay, etc. You have to get admitted into the program before you start interviewing at placements.
I applied online. I interviewed at Public Allies in Oct 2020
Interview
For Chicago, the program manager called me and we had a brief phone interview that lasted around 25-30 minutes. From there I waited about 20 days and they notified me they were moving me to the finalist stage, where you interview with partner organizations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I want to be an ally, what my experience has been like with mentoring people