There was a series of questions with ED and also with current staff. No written component, second interview was a panel with at least 6 other staff members. They didn’t show much emotion whatsoever or follow up questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why local policy? How can you contribute to racially equitable policies?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at DC Fiscal Policy Institute (Washington, DC) in Dec 2017
Interview
This organization apparently skips phone interviews. I first interviewed with just the ED, Ed Lazere. He was very friendly, but I felt that I flubbed some of my answers. Consequently, I was quite surprised when I was invited back for the second interview. At this interview, I first spoke with Ed again for about five minutes, then met for a longer period with about three women who would have been my colleagues at DC FPI. Everyone was very friendly, positive, and (as far as I could tell) honest. I left with a positive feeling and was disappointed not to get the job offer.
The only criticism I have is that no one mentioned during the interview process that Ed was going to be taking a leave. The position I interviewed for reported to the ED, and of course it's important to know what sort of rapport you have with your future boss. However, after my two interviews, Ed went on leave to run for office. I can see why he didn't want to mention in the interviews that he was running for office specifically, but I think it would have been appropriate to inform interviewees that he would be taking a leave of absence and that, for a time at least, they would be reporting to an acting ED instead.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my commitment to racial equity. I don't remember how the question was specifically phrased.
