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Updated May 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Group Leader at AmeriCorps
Posted May 2, 2012
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2.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Oakland, CA (took a day)
The hiring and interview process was simple: 1) Replied to a Craigslist post by applying on the BAYAC AmeriCorps jobs site 2) Was contacted by phone for an interview 3) Interviewed by a panel of 4 people in leadership positions
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Credit Counselor at AmeriCorps
Posted Apr 25, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
Cut and dry. They are very secretive about the company.
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No negotiation, it is what it is.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Drug Test.
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Research Coordinator and Volunteer at AmeriCorps
Posted Dec 26, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I applied online to several positions in different locations.
I was curious to see what the job entailed, so I cold called one of the supervisors. I got all the information I needed and continued with the application.
Shortly after applying (no more than three business days) I received a call from the direct supervisor. The person I spoke to was exceptionally cordial and asked a lot of general questions (will provide details below).
The next day I spoke to another supervisor. This person asked the same questions in addition to a few personality questions. Fairly simple.
All in all, there were a total of two phone interviews. The people in AmeriCorps are much more interested in your personality and passion than experience.
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Negotiation Details
Unfortunately, there is no room to negotiate.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Background Check.
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Corps Member at AmeriCorps
Posted Sep 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 in Sacramento, CA (took 3 months)
For NCCC you first fill out an online application, you must submit a personal statement and a couple of references. You also must answer questions. The phone interview was relatively easy, and relaxed. They ask you a couple of questions about team work and your work ethic. They ask for examples and then you wait. You may get a phone call later from an Alumni or someone in the corps that asks you if you have any questions about the program.
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Negotiation Details
You are not able to negotiate
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Washington Reading Corps Tutor at AmeriCorps
Posted Sep 21, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took 2 weeks)
I applied online through the Americorps portal and was contacted after about a week. I went in person to the interview, and the interviewer was friendly and engaging. I would suggest that applicants be internet-savvy, a good writer as well as typist (as the online application required a lot of navigating websites), and be genuinely interested in elementary education. I felt the interview was very professional but laid-back enough for humor, and the work environment is professionally casual. I was offered the job about 1-2 weeks after the interview.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Coordinator at AmeriCorps
Posted Aug 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Boston, MA (took 2 weeks)
The interviewer was very friendly and informative about the position's expectations. The questions were standard interview questions such as about my strengths and situations I'd overcome.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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AmeriCorps Member at AmeriCorps
Posted May 13, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Houghton, MI (took 6 weeks)
I filled out their paper application and mailed it in. A few weeks later I was interviewed by phone I believe and told that I would be added to the AmeriCorps database. They explained that the schools would then look on the database to see who was available and then call and set up their own interviews. On your application you select which locations you're interested in and which grades (levels) you're interested in. I was called to interview for an Even start position and although it went well, I was not offered the position. A week later I was called to interview at a high school with the principal. The interview was pretty straightforward no behavioral analysis or anything-just wanting to get to know you and see if you'll fit well with the current atmosphere. Two days later I was called and offered the position.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There is no negotiations as AmeriCorps is a contract full-time volunteer position with a living stipend and benefits.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Volunteer at AmeriCorps
Posted Apr 11, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Oakland, CA (took 5 days)
Fairly easy, the basic "Why do you want to join and where do you see yourself in five years. Afterwards a bit about your hours, personal skills, and interests. Since I'm in college I was also asked about what I'm planning career wise and how I believe Americorps will help me to achieve those goals.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Americorps-Vista at AmeriCorps
Posted Feb 16, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Dallas, TX (took a day)
I heard about the position through my university's job posting website. I was able to send in my resume and complete the application process by going online through the AmeriCorps website. I received an e-mail a couple of days afterwards letting me know of my interview date.
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Negotiation Details
There is no negotiation when it comes to the AmeriCorps stipend. You get paid bi weekly and there is an educational award at the end.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Americorps-Vista, Friendship Volunteer Center at AmeriCorps
Posted Jul 21, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2009 in Sarasota, FL (took a day)
Very simple straight forward interview. Very simple. Make sure you are competent at what they want you to be able to do. Mine may have been very simple because I was over-qualified for position.
Mostly they ask you a few questions about you knowledge of tasks and then proceed to explain what being an AmeriCorps Vista entails.
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Negotiation Details
Non-negotiable. AmeriCorps is a national program that is technically a year-long volunteer position.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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