The hiring process at Harvard takes a really really long time. For my current job, it took over 2 months from when I submitted my application to when I receive an offer. The interview process differs from school to school with the University; but for my position, I had an interview over the phone, 1 with the hiring manager, 1 with the hiring manager's manager, then a Word and Excel test. A week passed between each of these interviews.
The interview questions are standard behavioral interview questions: tell me about yourself, tell me why you are interested in the position, tell me about a time when you..., what would you do...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do when you disagree with your manager?
It was friendly. they answered all my questions and were very responsive. The entire process took approx 2 months. The interview process started with a phone screen and went to 2 in-person interveiws.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
The process began with a screening call that was very streamlined, general questions. This was followed by a phone interview with the Human Resources person in the specific department I was interviewing with. Then I was brought in to meet the team. The in person meeting consisted of one on ones and a group portion. This all took place within two to three weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the biggest challenge you've faced and how did you overcome it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Harvard University
Interview
The hiring and interview process, for me, lasted 3 months. That included first round, second round, third round, and final round. Also included skills based testing and reference checks. Beginning with a phone interview, the process culminated with an in person panel interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you alter your presentation when speaking with a peer versus with a donor and/or high level manager?
