Executive Director applicants have rated the interview process at United Way with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Executive Director roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at United Way overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at United Way as a Executive Director according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 29%
Background check: 29%
Phone interview: 14%
Drug test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
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I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at United Way (Phila, PA) in Feb 2012
Interview
Intensive Interview process with phone interview, in-person interview with Search committee chair and panel interview with Board Representatives.
Be prepared and know your local United Way history and current work in the community. be prepared to discuss your experience with Boards, volunteers and fundraising as well as knowledge of the local community and funded partners.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behaviorally based questions reflecting core job functions. What do you know about the United Way?
Understanding of Collective Impact
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at United Way
Interview
Posted in local newspaper. Board Members screened applications, narrowed to 3-6 to interview. 2 Board members conducted initial intervews. Called for a second interview with additional Board members. Board met to make their decision and a representative call with the job offer.