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Program Manager at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Mar 2009 – Reviewed Apr 25, 2013
Interview Details – Interview was stanard panel interview. Usual "how do you handle", "goals" how do you describe yourself" questions. Took 4-5 weeks after interview until offer given.
Interview Question – "list your weaknessess"... always difficult to answer.... Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negociating. Pay and benifits are set - take it or leave it.
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Assistant Manager at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 19, 2013
Interview Details – HR will contact you and request you complete a questionnaire. You will have a phone interview with a panel (usually three individuals). The interviewers focus on personality questions and ask your understanding of what the position entails.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when provided excellent customer service. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Salary for this position was set in stone when I interviewed, and I thought the salary was reasonable given it is a non-profit. You may consider negotiating depending on your experience.
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Donor Recruitment Representative at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 11, 2013
Interview Details – Contacted by an HR rep via email after responding to job posting on Indeed.com. Was brought in for a 2 on one interview with a regional and district manager, and then was contacted the following Monday to come back for a second interview.
Interview Question – Standard "describe a time" situations. They were very friendly Answer Question
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Regional Coordinator at Red Cross
No Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed Feb 28, 2013
Interview Details – The interview was over the phone and was pretty straightforward. The interviewer lost her notes so she ended up soft-balling.
Interview Question – The questions were pretty easy. There were a couple of scenario questions but they were mainly about office conflict resolution. Answer Question
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Manufacturing Technician II at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2009 – Reviewed Feb 25, 2013
Interview Details –
The interview felt a bit stiff and scripted, as if they were more interested in the right "corporate speak" sound bites than honest answers of what you bring to the table. However, the hiring managers were cordial and easy going throughout the process.
Don't get discouraged if the process takes a while, the organization is known to be slow to recruit.
Interview Question – What are your weaknesses? Have you ever disagreed with your boss on a decision s/he has made? What are qualities you admire in a coworker? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no negotiation possible
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Manufacturing Technician I at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Durham, NC Feb 2013 – Reviewed Feb 18, 2013
Interview Details –
I applied for the Manufacturing Technician position online at the Red Cross career page. I was notified, one week later, for an interview at the facility.
I was interviewed by two people, the manager of operations and a shift supervisor. I was asked general questions such as:
Tell about yourself,
Do you work well in groups?
Why should I hire you?
What are your experiences and skills?
And many other behavioral questions. For this position, they were looking for a team player who can follow instructions and handle stressful situations. Then I was asked if I had any questions. This part of the interview is CRITICAL. I asked many questions relating to job. Technical questions and questions about the staff were thoroughly discussed and answered by the interviewers. Then I was given a tour of the manufacturing department in which I asked relevant questions about the process and products.
One week after the interview, I was given an offer for the position - which I gladly accepted. I then was given forms to complete, background checks, drug testing material to prepare myself.
One week after the offer, I was scheduled for the new employee orientation which lasts a week from 8am-5pm.
It took me one month from applying to getting a job at the American Red Cross as a manufacturing technician.
Interview Question – There weren't many difficult questions, just how you answered and related your skills and experience to the position. View Answer
Negotiation Details – I wasn't able to negotiate. But the position is entry level without a college degree,
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Specialist at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dedham, MA Oct 2009 – Reviewed Feb 18, 2013
Interview Details –
3 interviews initiatlly
when changing job positions additional interviews
Interview Question – Questions were standardized generic interview questions. Did not always apply to the position. View Answer
Negotiation Details – very lengthy process
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Medical Laboratory Techniain II at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Baltimore, MD Nov 2012 – Reviewed Jan 19, 2013
Interview Details – I was happy with the interview process. Met with the immediate supervisor, very easy to talk to. She explain that there is area for growth within the lab. Interview was about 40 minutes. I was offered the job the next day.
Interview Question – Do not remember word for word, but the a lot s of situation questions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not able to negotiate, take it or leave it.
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Administrative Coordinator II at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Columbia, SC Oct 2011 – Reviewed Jan 4, 2013
Interview Details – Met with immediate supervisor and the Business Operations Manager. Interview was brief.
Interview Question – Where do you see this company in 5 years? Answer Question
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Program Officer at Red Cross
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Apr 2012 – Reviewed Dec 17, 2012
Interview Details – A short 30 minute phone interview by two managers, no HR on the call. I was offered the job by HR the next day.
Interview Question – What are your weaknesses? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – The negotiation was difficult. The HR had originally insinuated a much higher range. Salary is calculated based on years of experience and previous salary so be careful when filling out the form of past salary. Try to include any bonuses and benefits in that figure so you are still honest but do not sell yourself short. Also, assume that you will negotiate. The HR expects it and will offer a lower salary in anticipation.
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