Project Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at National Democratic Institute with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Assistant roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 25 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at National Democratic Institute overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at National Democratic Institute as a Project Assistant according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Group panel interview: 21%
One on one interview: 15%
Skills test: 15%
Presentation: 12%
Drug test: 6%
Personality test: 2%
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Standard three step interview process. First there is a phone screening, then there is a panel interview with about three or four people. They ask pretty basic questions related to work in an office environment and your interest in the position. Following that there is a final interview
I interviewed at National Democratic Institute (Nairobi)
Interview
Very smooth process. Straight foward questions regarding project and program experience. Panel interview with the director and the program management team. Questions look into your previous project and program management experience, proficiency in IT, ability to work in a team, time management skills and monitoring and evaluation and reporting skills among other things. The process lasts 30 to 45 minutes and response is within a week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
With regards to project and programs and what challenges have you faced and what solutions did you come up with.
I applied online. I interviewed at National Democratic Institute
Interview
There was an Initial interview with recruiter, then a writing assignment relevant to work you would complete as an assistant, then there's a second interview with staff members you'd work with if hired
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think are the greatest challenges facing this region?