I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sam Houston Area Council (Houston, TX) in Jan 2019
Interview
Submitted resume and letter online, and was called for a first interview in about 2 weeks. Panel interview did a long personality test, asking standard questions about strengths and weaknesses, education, and leadership method, to gather facts to see if I was a good fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scale of 1-5, rate how organized, charismatic, and good at public speaking you are. What do your peers say about you? What's a time you really put your foot in your mouth? What's a time when you really went the extra mile? How do you handle stress? How do you achieve your goals?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Sam Houston Area Council (Pasadena, TX) in Feb 2016
Interview
Interview was simple. I walked in and met with my former boss and he lady and then they asked a few questions and I got hired. Then I got showed around and did my drug test. Easy.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sam Houston Area Council (Houston, TX) in Feb 2012
Interview
Typically you apply and get an interview date. If you live a ways away, tele-interviewing, skype, etc., do happen.
For counselor positions, they're trying to determine if you're interested in what you're applying for, if you're sociable, if you'll agree to work highly structured days with little off time, and if you'll sleep outside. We used to joke they'd take anyone.
For Director positions, Area Director on up, your responses matter more. They want to know if you can do everything counselors do AND properly supervise.
APD/PD, they want you to have vision, in addition to everything else.
If you're qualified, none of these interviews should be difficult. They were all somewhat informal (still wear Class A or professional attire).
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
[Counselor] You will live in a tent with a concrete floor and access to an electrical outlet. Are you ok with this?