Intern applicants have rated the interview process at International Rescue Committee with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 23 days to get hired, when considering 58 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at International Rescue Committee overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at International Rescue Committee as a Intern according to 58 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 28%
One on one interview: 28%
Drug test: 20%
Background check: 7%
Group panel interview: 5%
Skills test: 4%
Other: 4%
Presentation: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
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Went through a phone screen, then interview with the team member who would be my supervisor, then hired. The enter process took around 8 weeks between initial contact and receiving the offer. Everything was conduced virtually due to COVID.
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Why did you choose the International Rescue Committee?
I interviewed at International Rescue Committee (New York, NY)
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My experience was a group interview with all members of one team in a particular unit. Straightforward questions like skills, experience, availability, etc. Only had one interview, not a lengthy procsss.
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I was asked about experience, knowledge, availability
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at International Rescue Committee (New York, NY) in Aug 2025
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My interview experience was both challenging and rewarding. The panel asked thoughtful questions about my background, interests, and future goals. Although I felt nervous at first, I became more confident as the conversation progressed. Overall, the interview helped me reflect on my strengths and understand the role more clearly better.
I interviewed at International Rescue Committee (New York, NY)
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2 rounds, both behavioral, very straightforward and nothing surprising. Be your true self and have a passion for NGO is the key, otherwise you wouldn't enjoy the work even if you got in .