Disaster Program Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at American Red Cross with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 46% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Disaster Program Specialist roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American Red Cross overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at American Red Cross as a Disaster Program Specialist according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
Group panel interview: 27%
One on one interview: 17%
Background check: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Presentation: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American Red Cross (Philadelphia, PA) in Jul 2017
Interview
I was initially contacted by an HR professional in a different state for a general phone screening. I was then invited to an in-person interview with the local hiring manager and 2 other managers. The interview felt more like an interrogation than conversation and I was given very little feedback. I was then contacted by the first HR professional and told that they were still interested and wanted me to speak with another manager, which I did the following week. Two weeks later I received a very generic email (presumably the email that every applicant receives) letting me know they have chosen another candidate for the position. After preparing for three interviews, sending personal follow up emails after each interview, and spending 3+ weeks in the interview process, it would have been nice to receive a personalized email or even phone call notifying me of the decision. I would suggest the organization revise their hiring practices as the current system may leave candidates with a negative perception, thus creating an unfavorable reputation.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Red Cross (Philadelphia, PA) in Feb 2024
Interview
Very rapid succession of virtual interviews. First with a manager, next with manager and three volunteers, and a final with an administrator, all within 10 days or so. During third interview, the administrator held the virtual interview while driving, never turning her camera on. In the middle of the interview, she not so discreetly hinted that she had already given her recommendation on which candidate to take the position. Was told HR would be reaching out to me in the coming days, and never received any further communication until I reached out to them.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at American Red Cross (Saint Louis, MO)
Interview
I applied for this job opening a couple of weeks ago. I hoped to hear from them soon, but after 3 weeks, they haven't reached out to me at all. It is not encouring people to apply for jobs if you never hear anything back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I had to fill out a complete set of questions and also upload a resume and cover letter. This took a long time!
I applied online. I interviewed at American Red Cross
Interview
It was a fairly long process, with many interview steps. Helpful hiring personnel, but could have been a little different with COVID interviewing. Applied in July, interviews through August and September.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experiences in working with culturally diverse groups