Program Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Harvard University with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 38% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Assistant roles take an average of 62 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Harvard University overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Harvard University as a Program Assistant according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Group panel interview: 25%
Background check: 8%
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I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in Apr 2014
Interview
I applied online back in February and 3 weeks later got a call to arrange a 30 minute preliminary phone interview. The phone interview only lasted 8 minutes and the interviewer asked very generic questions (Why do you want to leave your job, can you work overtime, can you do this related to the job), so I thought I'd be done after that. However, I got a call 4 days later to set up an hour long interview with three directors the following week on Skype due to my distance from Cambridge. This next interview was difficult. It involved a lot of scenario-based questions related to customer service, management and authority and inquiring about my motivation for the job.
I didn't hear back for three weeks after the interview, so I sent a message asking for an update. Another week passed and they emailed back wanting to schedule another interview with another director. This was very similar to the second interview with a lot of scenario-based questions and giving examples of my previous work experience. At this time they requested references and a background check, and another interview with the HR director a week later. Two days after the HR interview, I was called with an offer.
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Question 1
Tell us about a time you managed without authority.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
Definitely the longest interview process I have ever been through (~2 months). The reference check was quite intensive. However, everyone I've talked with were very nice and provided all the information I needed.
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Describe a time when you had to adapt and pivot quickly.
The interview was done online. The director talked to me and asked about my skills, background, and what they were looking for. Unfortunately, I lack the experience they desire. No offer or follow up.
Director was honest about the position and asked meaningful questions related to the job, its perks, benefits, and daily duty. Nice and friendly, no pressure ever felt. It was a smooth experience for me.