I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, DC) in Nov 2023
Interview
Panel interview with leader of the team you’ll be working for, the mentor that will guide you, and the coordinator of the internship. The interview mainly helped me prepare for what the role would be like and was a great preparation for future interview once I officially enter the work force.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work with the EPA? What do you know about what our team does for enforcement? What skillset do you have that might prepare you for this role?
I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, DC)
Interview
Submitted resume and cover letter to USA Jobs. Was contacted two months later and asked to share a writing sample. Two months after that, was contacted to schedule an interview. Offered a position within a few days of the interview.
I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
The interview was short and it was a panel interview with 6 questions. After the interviewer asks those six questions, you get to ask them more. You will not get feedback and will get ghosted if you don't get hired.
I interviewed at Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, DC)
Interview
The EPA internship interview process involves a straightforward and concise approach. It typically includes an initial application review, followed by an interview assessing qualifications, skills, and interest in environmental issues.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The specific questions asked during the EPA internship interview can vary, but they often cover topics such as your environmental knowledge, relevant skills, previous experience, motivation for applying, and how you handle challenges or teamwork situations. Be prepared to discuss your passion for environmental issues and your alignment with the EPA's mission.
Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Environmental Protection Agency with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 20 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Environmental Protection Agency overall takes an average of 60 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Environmental Protection Agency as a Intern according to 20 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 30%
Group panel interview: 22%
Phone interview: 17%
Skills test: 13%
Drug test: 9%
One on one interview: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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