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Updated Apr 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Intern at National Geographic
Posted Apr 24, 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 Apr 2011 in Washington, DC (took 2 days)
I lived out of state, so the Project Manager from the department arranged a phone interview via e-mail and then called me precisely at the time he stated. National Geographic is a laid back culture, but the people are incredibly driven and from the ranks of top tier schools (georgetown, yale, penn...etc) However, if your niche (like mine) hails from an obscure university--have no fear--they are interested in your skillset and ability to pick up the slack in their department without instruction.
It is unclear to me whether it was my combination of unique skills or my open mindedness about where my career might go that led me to NatGeo, but it was extra fun and rewarding every day!
Words of advice, be yourself (if that self is humble, ambitious, smart and concerned about human interaction with geography.) Don't over-analyze, but be very prepared for questions pertaining to your exact skills--don't give vague answers, tell them how each skill will match what they've posted.
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Marketing Intern at National Geographic
Posted Mar 18, 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 Mar 2012 in Washington, DC (took 4 weeks)
I took three interviews. Both consisted of conversation with the interviewer about myself, my skills, and my expectations for the internship. We also spoke of the expectations of the intern.
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I did not need to negotiate, but instead, I just communicated and worked along with the interviewer to benefit both parties.
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Manager at National Geographic
Posted Dec 16, 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 May 2010 in Dallas, OR (took 2+ months)
was casual, not much technical details.
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Market Research Intern at National Geographic
Posted Feb 1, 2011
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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 Dec 2010 in Washington, DC (took a day)
First got in contact with the company after seeing a presentation about National Geographic during one of my college classes in Washington, DC. I followed up with her and coincidentally, she was the hiring manager for a recent internship application they posted online. Interview was quick and easy.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager of Customer Service at National Geographic
Posted Jul 20, 2010
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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 Jul 2008 in Washington, DC (took 6 weeks)
Recruiter contact, then emailed current issues the company was experiencing for me to describe how I would handle. Then a series of 1:1 interviews with 5-6 people. After waiting 6 weeks to go through the process, the offer was made on a Friday night and job was to be started Monday. Not truly a professional situation all the way around.
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I was able to negotiate a higher salary.
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Production at National Geographic
Posted Jun 10, 2010
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 (took a day)
Very quick interview, producer was honest and straightforward. It definitely seems like a place at which I'd love to work!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Director at National Geographic
Posted Jan 7, 2010
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4.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 in Evanston, IL (took 4 months)
I had a total of 6 or 7 interviews over a period of 4 months. I was led to believe I was the leading candidate. I met with many different people and was finally informed that they had rehired a former employee to take the position, which they had downgraded as far as title was concerned.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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