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Planned Parenthood Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 29 Interviews
Interview Experience 27 Ratings
Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 19, 2012
Interview Details – First interview was with an HR Recruiter, second interview was with a nurse and manager of the clinic. Very straightforward. Very honest about the work they do in the clinic, answered all of my questions. They have a lengthy training process to get you acquainted with the company, very supportive environment.
Interview Question – No difficult or unexpected questions. They did ask if you have experience working with confidential information. Answer Question
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Executive Personal Assistant at Planned Parenthood
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Aug 2010 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2011
Interview Details – Brief, informal and made to believe that job was mine to later find out it was not.
Interview Questions
- Describe a day in your job duties? Answer Question
- What was your salary? Answer Question
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Health Center Director at Planned Parenthood
No Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2012 – Reviewed Sep 1, 2012
Interview Details – Received a phone call to schedule an interview. Interviewed in 3 days (on a Saturday!). Interview went really well, the Senior Director said I would be a good fit there, and there would be phone calls for the second round of interviews; 3 weeks later and no contact!!
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Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Portland, OR Sep 2009 – Reviewed Sep 13, 2010
Interview Details – Asked about my commitment to Planned Parenthood and how I would deal with people who don;t share in the mission of the organization. Otherwise, typical questions. There is an extensive background check and HIPAA training process required.
Interview Question – How would you respond to people who don;t necessarily agree with the mission of Planned Parenthood? Answer Question
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Organizer at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Feb 6, 2012
Interview Details –
I had an initial "phone screening" and just got called back for an interview. The phone screening consisted of the questions:
What do you know about Planned Parenthood?
How do you feel about working for an org that performs abortions?
This is a one year grant, is that OK with you?
If you are hired can you start immediately?
Do you have a license and insurance?
Tell me about your organizing experience.
Interview Questions
- What do you know about Planned Parenthood? Answer Question
- How do you feel about working for an org that performs abortions? Answer Question
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Health Center Manager at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 26, 2012
Interview Details – Long process, panel interviews with pre-planned questions, minimal time for free flowing conversation with potential colleagues and your own potential manager to determine style/goals/paths to success
Interview Question – Very predictable questions - panel interview with people taking turns asking questions. Interviews should be more conversational so you can learn more about your applicant and the applicant can get a better feel for the culture and the relationships within the organization Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Minimal, they offer I countered they agreed to my counter
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HIV Counselor at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2008 – Reviewed May 14, 2010
Interview Details – Asked about previous experience, resume, phlebotomist skills tested
Interview Question – What approach would you use when conveying a positive HIV test result? Answer Question
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Marketing at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA Aug 2011 – Reviewed Jan 20, 2012
Interview Details – Multi-step interview, including interview with HR, interview with department head, and references were checked. Fairly simple questions, most of which were concerned with what the company stood for. Interview consisted of 6-8 questions and gave me plenty of time to ask questions.
Interview Question – How do you feel about working for an organization that supports abortion? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Know your stuff about PP before going into the interview--mission and what they stand for are especially important. Know the three different ways that PP tackles birth control issues!
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Director of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New
Interview Details – Hiring process isn't that complex
Interview Question – Tell me about yourself Answer Question
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Clinician at Planned Parenthood
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 20, 2013
Interview Details –
The usual, send in your résumé.
Be sure to follow-up with phone calls to different people throughout the agency because if the person getting your résumé doesn't like something, she won't forward it to the hiring manager.
You meet with a couple people at once, and shadow in the clinic for a bit.
Interview Question – How do you feel about abortions.... What is your experience with abortions... Answer Question
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