Project Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Chemonics International with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Associate roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Chemonics International overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Chemonics International as a Project Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 28%
Phone interview: 28%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 11%
Presentation: 6%
Background check: 6%
Drug test: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Chemonics International (Washington, DC) in Jul 2015
Interview
After a phone interview they asked me to come in for a panel interview with three other employees. I had to take an online test before coming in for the panel interview. The one frustrating thing was that they never returned any of my follow-up e-mails. I just had to assume eventually that I didn't get the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me situational questions such as how I reacted to a challenging situation and how I would prioritize certain tasks if I had a busy schedule.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Chemonics International (Washington, DC) in Oct 2014
Interview
I was emailed that I have been selected for a phone screen a few days after I applied (I applied at the deadline). The phone interview went smoothly, they asked questions about specific cases but also general ones.
The next week I was emailed for an face-to-face interview with 3 people, 2 project managers and one director, as well as aptitude tests (one basic operations skills, one language). There was no expression from any of the interviewers, and I thought the interview went smoothly. There were a number of case-based questions, specifically about project management and handling specific scenarios such as a team member not completing work on time.
I didn't get another call back. Several polite follow up inquires to the point of contact and I eventually got a generic rejection email. All in all respectable and polite process. I would have preferred a personalized email about the rejection but assume they have protocols to not respond.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a member of your project team continually failed to complete work on time?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Chemonics International (Washington, DC) in May 2013
Interview
This used to be the main process that most entry level positions would have to undergo:
- Phone Interview with HR
- Screening test (includes a contract review, writing a business letter, and analysis of budget)
- Panel Interview
- Senior VP Interview (final)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenarios: How would you handle a situation with senior leadership, or preparation for a big meeting, or handling a difficult colleague.