Program Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Macfadden with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Assistant roles take an average of 39 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macfadden overall takes an average of 53 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macfadden as a Program Assistant according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 44%
Phone interview: 22%
Background check: 11%
Drug test: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Macfadden in May 2020
Interview
I had a virtual interview with 2 employees. I learned that they didn't actually have a position available, but that they were doing screenings to prepare a candidate pool.
I was then recommended to another team that had an opening. I interviewed for this position and was told what the job was (wish I was informed the of the position before the interview to be able to prepare). After following up, I found out that I did not get the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your understanding of USAID programs?
Would you be able to obtain a security clearance?
What is your experience working with grants?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Macfadden (Washington, DC) in Jun 2022
Interview
Basic questions about background, experience with written deliverables, experience with data analysis, how you handle multitasking and working with diverse experiences/perspectives. There were none of the "describe a failure" or "describe a stressful situation" questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a written deliverable you created?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Macfadden (Washington, DC) in Jun 2019
Interview
Panel interview with HR staff and two program staff, then they called me in for a written test the next week. Interviewing managers were very friendly and seemed prepared for interview and interested in me. Seemed like they wanted to fill the position as soon as possible
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about USAID?
Talk about your experience...
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with conflict
Why are you applying to this position