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Updated Sep 23, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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District Executive at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 3 months)
As stated on many other reviews, The interview process is quite extensive. 1st, I met with the two head district guys. 2nd, I was asked to spend an entire work day with another D.E. 3rd, I had to come in for a computerized personality test. 4th, I had another 1:1 interview. 5th, I was asked to fill an application. After all this, I had to wait another 2 weeks to find out if I got the job out of 4 candidates.
If you're just starting this process, you need to fully understand the job (yes, you WILL have to wear a uniform). You need to ask yourself if you're willing to put yourself through the anguish of a 3 month hiring process just to be rejected or told that your record will be kept on file for future consideration. As qualified as I am, and as nice and easy going as they were, I thought I had the job. After all the buildup and trust building between myself and the interviewers, I was "rejected" via a paper letter that beat around the bush without directly saying that they decided on someone else.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Field Director at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Sep 20, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took 3 days)
I was explained the position and the expectations, then offered a 15% increase over my current salary. I would be managing a group of 5 professional scouters in the areas of membership, fundraising and volunteer recruitment, basically what I was doing before. Since I was available for a transfer, I chose 4-5 cities where I wanted to move and waited for an offer, which came a few weeks later. I interviewed with the scout executive, director of field service and one of the board members.
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Reason for Declining
For the salary offered, it was not the right moment to move my family from my current city to the new one.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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District Executive at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Aug 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 6 weeks)
I knew someone who knew someone and I got a call. The process was longer than expected . I met with 3 different directors and went on two ride alongs. I met with a volunteer who helped with evaluating me and then two company heads who offered me the job with a signed contract as if we were in the NFL signing a multi million dollar contract which was more like minimum wage!
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Reason for Declining
I was told the hours are crazy and promotions take a long time especially if your not willing to move out of state. I read that your family comes second to volunteers. The pay was twice a month and only and a little less than 32k. You could get 36k after 90 days but no gurantee
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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District Executive at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Jun 9, 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 Jun 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I was referred to the Director of Field Service by a BSA employee. I called him and sent a cover letter/resume and we scheduled an interview for a week later. I had the 1:1 interview with the Director of Field Service. He was great and really easy to talk to. He asked why I wanted this position, what did I want to be when I grew up (same as "where do you see yourself 5 years from now, etc), He asked about my background and previous work experience. That 1:1 went very well, and I was invited to meet the Scout Executive and to do a ride along in the district. I met the Scout Exec two days later and we had a chat. He asked more personal questions about my life and family. He asked about my management style, and explained how he ran the organization. He was a very impressive man. 3 days later I did a ride along with the DFS. We toured the district and met some key volunteers, I observed how business was handled, learned a lot, and allowed him to learn a lot about me. On the ride back, I was offered the job and accepted. The culture is very friendly and genuine. This seems like a great group of people.
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Negotiation Details
The BSA is a non-profit, and therefore the salary for this entry level position is pretty much non-negotiable. You take it or leave it. The good thing is, that for an entry level job, the salary and benefits are fantastic.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Boy Scouts of America
Posted May 17, 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 Sep 2009 in Knoxville, TN (took 3 days)
Applied in person and had a mini interview. Next was a 1:1. Simple questions like Are you in scouts? Working for a national scout shop will change your whole perspective about scouts do you care? And finally do you realize this is a retail establishment and our goal is to make money?
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Negotiation Details
Can't negotiate. Flat rate.. Part Time is exactly minimum wage with no raises. Full time is DOE by the HR department. Manager has no say in pay. Full time has yearly raises.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Jun 28, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Atlanta, GA (took a day)
Extremely rude and unprofessional.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Scout Executive at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Jun 17, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 (took 3 weeks)
Answered newspaper ad for this executive position. Screened by their inhouse manager to start, Second i/v was with the field manager. They paint a pretty picture but emphasize this is a career and not a job....don't take it just for paycheck as their are long irregular hours. I think I will take the jpb if offered.
I was fairly impressed with their personnel.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Bilingual Soccer Coordinator at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Feb 26, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Seattle, WA (took 3 weeks)
The interview was very friendly and consisted of all the usual questions. Since it was for a Spanish speaking position, the first interview was held entirely in Spanish, so be prepared for that if you're looking at a bilingual position. The next was with the first interviewer and the supervisor. That was about the same, but in English. They would have been very good to work with.
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Reason for Declining
I assumed the position was full-time based on what they were telling me, but found out it was 20 hours/week and would have been $10/hour.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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District Executive at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Feb 24, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 (took a day)
Was a rather lengthy one on one interview with very little structure. Interviewer was quite rude.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Management at Boy Scouts of America
Posted Feb 13, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took 3 days)
I would say that the process was rather smooth but overall I did not like working with my interviewer. She seemed rude and short with not only me but the other candidates I was interviewing with. I did get an offer but got a cold response from the woman working with me.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Drug Test.
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