The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Gates Foundation (Addis Ababa) in Jan 2020
Interview
The interview process was very lengthy. It took more than 2 months. I did 7 round of interviews with different individuals. The one to one interviews were very technical and fit for the role type of questions. However, the hiring manager has the final say of who he wants to recruit. The process is not transparent. Hiring managers are allowed to hire their friends. And mostly it is known who will get the job. If you are a person of integrity and values, this is not a place for you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Make sure you respond to any questions related to your CV. The questions are not typical interview questions but they require thinking and analysis.
Screening interview with in-house recruiter, followed by separate virtual interviews with two hiring managers. Emphasis on past experience and vision for the role, which was new to the organization. Recruiter was extremely communicative throughout the process and I was kept informed of my status in a timely manner.
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Question 1
What is your experience using evidence to advocate for a particular policy position?
I applied online. I interviewed at Gates Foundation
Interview
Started with a lightweight recruiter screen then a hiring manager interview. Then heard nothing for weeks only to get an automated rejection email. Common courtesy, once candidates have given multiple rounds of their time, should be to at least send a one sentence rejection from the recruiter.
Seem to really want a very specific background for candidates.
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Question 1
Give an example of developing evaluation criteria for an R&D project
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Gates Foundation (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2024
Interview
My experience with the interview process was quite disappointing, particularly due to the lack of communication. After the first interview, which seemed to go well, I was promised that I would receive options for the next set of interviews within a week. However, I heard nothing for two months. Eventually, I received a message stating, "As you may have surmised from the delay in updates, we have moved forward with other candidates for this role." Anyway, you will see that I am not the only one here.
