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Updated May 27, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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District Director at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted May 27, 2012
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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 Dec 2008 in Nashville, TN (took 1+ week)
Two days after I applied I received a phone call to set up a phone interview with the Regional Director. The interview was made for the next after noon. Standard questions: why do you want to work for MDA, what do you know about the organization, why should we choose you? The next day I was invited to a group interview with RD and RC. Asked to make a presentation using whatever means I chose, 'selling' myself to MDA.
I did a Powerpoint matching my skills to the job description. I was offered the position a few days later. They intimated that the $60,000 as at the upper end of what they could offer and may preclude a raise.
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Negotiation Details
I found after I started that most Directors where at between $45k and $60k. If anyone was over that, I was unaware of it.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Skills Test.
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Administrative Assistant at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted May 15, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Seattle, WA (took 2 weeks)
The process began with phone interview--which was a bit of a primer-- in addition to a form of prompted questions. The second stage consisted of a one on one interview with the office manager, followed by a computer skills test (Word and Excel). The second round was an one on one interview with the regional director.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Executive Director at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Apr 28, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Las Vegas, NV (took 2 days)
First they do phone interviews to narrow down candidates. They ask pretty normal questions like experience, salary expectations, job expectations...etc. Yes they listen to the answers but they are also listening to your attitude and enthusiasm. Experience/qualities necessary for the Executive Director job are management experience, good time management, working with a budget (or numbers in general), willingness to work hard and commitment to the cause (fighting Muscular Dystrophy). After the phone interview they will schedule an in-person interview. Note: If you live out of state you will have to travel at your own expense and nothing is guaranteed. The in-person interview usually consists of the Regional Director and sometimes a Regional Coordinator. You will be asked to bring a presentation (usually powerpoint and varies on subject, but it's usually something like "why are you the best candidate") Then they will ask you a series of questions (usually 4 main ones). This interview is considered a "behavior interview." You need to site SPECIFIC examples for all questions. It is ok to take your time and think during the interview. They realize that it takes a little time to think of details. Remember to stay on subject and go into detail on exact circumstances and how you did it. They will ask probing questions if they want more information. After that you will usually hear if you have the job either way. Many don't get past the phone interview, so if you land a in-person interview you have a good shot.
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I was originally offered less, but had some insight on what they would pay so I asked for 3k more. I also knew they really wanted me (luckily). So they met my price. This is a little tricky though since many times they do offer pretty close to the top of the salary and can't always go up (this was true on other positions in the company). I would still try. If they offer $50k simply say something like "I am so excited and want to be a part of the MDA family, I would be more comfortable at $52k, is that possible?" Do not ask for a bunch more (like 5k) because they usually don't have it in their budget, but 2-3k is probably ok.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Program Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 2 days)
Phone interview, in person interview. As with any interview, be sure to know your information and have done thorough research on the position as well as the company. Especially with some MDA offices, be sure to look your best. Don't be afraid to ask questions and maintain a positive demeanor.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation available. You get what they want to give you.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Administrative Assistant at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Oct 5, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
I applied online. Came to interview it was alot of "behaviorial" type questions. How would you handle this or how do you react to that.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Fundraising Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Aug 29, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Dallas, TX (took a day)
Phone interview and then in-person.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Fundraising Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Aug 22, 2011
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Reno, NV (took 1 week)
I was interviewed by a regional manager on the phone. She forgot our interview time and didn't have my name correct either. She was impressive, however. After we got through the initial questions of your strengths and weaknesses, we went on to situational questions. Very detailed questions of how you would raise the return on events in both money and participation.
Then I had my interview with the local boss and a regional supervisor. This was done together so it was like a board interview. It was primarily the same questions, though a lot of specific situational questions. Some moral and ethics questions were presented as well.
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Negotiation Details
I didn't negotiate my offer. It was my first job out of college and what they offered me was reasonable and competitive.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Marketing at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Aug 14, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Atlanta, GA (took a day)
The telephone interview was very personable and although the salary was lower than I was looking for, it peaked my interest enough to proceed. My in person interview consisted of three people. They informed me that I was participating in a "behavioral interview". The interview was so structured and unforgiving that it completely turned me off. If I did not answer the question exactly the way they wanted it. They would wait till I was done answering and ask me the exact question again. I felt like I was in kindergarten. It was robotic and impersonal. The didn't even talk about the one thing that was attracting me to accepting a lower salary, the cause.
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Reason for Declining
I didn't even wait for the offer, I was so turned off by the interview style. I sent an email thanking them and saying that it wasn't a good fit.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Fundraising Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Aug 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 3 days)
Unprofessional, first i was given incorrect address to their own office!
On the 3rd interview the regional boss was hubgover and eating breakfast. They also made me drive 45 minutes away to interview when their office was less than 20 miles from my house
Negotiation Details
Nope, if you don't want it, there's someone else out there
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Health Care Service Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted Jul 4, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took 1+ week)
Wasn't told the truth about all the nights and weekends we will be forced to work with no comp time or extra pay. They really abuse the salaried employees.
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Negotiation Details
No, they know that jobs are scarce and can careless if you feel exhausted, sick or overworked to the stress out maximum.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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