Director of Development applicants have rated the interview process at American Heart Association with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 59% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Director of Development roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 66 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American Heart Association overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at American Heart Association as a Director of Development according to 66 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 28%
One on one interview: 20%
Group panel interview: 17%
Drug test: 10%
Background check: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Personality test: 3%
Presentation: 3%
Other: 3%
Skills test: 2%
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The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at American Heart Association (Norfolk, VA) in Jul 2011
Interview
I applied for the position and hear back from a recruiter within 48 hours for a phone screen. After that, the Exec. Director contacted me for a phone screen, that took place the next day- so two interviews in a week span- awesome!
This is where things went south. I was told after my phone interview with the E.D. that I would be contacted by the recruiter about next steps- this never happened. After about a week and a half of waiting, I was contacted and set up for another interview with the SVP of the region. After that interview, I was told someone would contact me about next steps. I waited. I waited some more. I finally followed up with the E.D. (just to make sure I was still being considered). I had an in-person interview and was told I would be contacted within a week after all candidates had been interviewed. So I waited. I waited. And then I followed up a week later and was told I would be contacted in two days. Two days turned into 14 days. I didn't get the position. I was sent a form email letter- which at that level of interaction, I would have appreciated a phone call and possible feedback.
I'm okay with the fact I didn't get the position- I was more than qualified, but I realize that I would not fit in with their sales, sales, sales culture (can you believe the E.D. told me that her staff steals money/sponsors/volunteers from each other?) but the lack of communication was disgusting. AHA- you need to put a timeline to your interview process and stick to it.
In general, I know it was a blessing in disguise because I do not think I would have enjoyed working at AHA. It seems to me that the only thing valued in their culture is how much money you can raise- there seems to be no emphasis in cultivating, growing and retaining volunteers in their organization- which I do not like whatsoever.
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Describe a time where you really wanted something and how did you make that happen?
I interviewed at American Heart Association (Hollywood, FL)
Interview
very straightforward and to the point. Good experience. they were very friendly and interested in my carreer path. they told me they had events and very interesting platforms to develop. asked about types of leadership
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about my overall experience in the development field.
I interviewed at American Heart Association (West Palm Beach, FL)
Interview
There were four rounds of interviews. The first was a 30 minute phone screen, a 60 minute meeting with the hiring manager, a 45 minute with other leaders in the office, and lastly with the regional staff.
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They asked me to describe what I thought the position required and my strengths/weaknesses associated with those tasks.
I interviewed at American Heart Association (Tempe, AZ)
Interview
You must first apply online. You are then vetted by the HR Representative assigned to hiring for your role. If she likes your qualifications and resume, she will schedule a phone interview. If you pass the phone interview, you then are invited to take a round answering video questions where you record yourself. That is then submitted and if the reviewers like what they hear, they will schedule either an in-person or Zoom interview. You may meet with other constituents that you'd be working with such as Operational roles, or other team members. After this step, you are usually offered the role, and then there is the offer. The AHA does not usually negotiate so what you get offered, is usually where they stick. This is to allow for merit increases over time, to keep you in your salary bracket for that designated role. They also will do a background check which must be passed.
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What methods do you use to track and report on sponsorship income and event donations? How do you ensure accuracy and adherence to policies?