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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at British Council in Jan 2019
Interview
Panel interview over the phone during which three staff members asked me between 2-3 questions each. They gave me an opportunity to ask any questions I might have and explained what the process is like going forward. A week after the interview, I got invited for an in-person chat with the supervisor, during which I completed an exercise (composing an email sample and catching mistakes in a spreadsheet). After checking my references, I got the position.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Describe your resume and how it relates to the job
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at British Council (Abuya, ) in Jan 2018
Interview
The interview took place at the British Council office but the interviewers were not on site. A video conference was set up with four panelists and the interview lasted for an hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when a subordinate was falling short on their deliverables. How did you handle this?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at British Council in Aug 2014
Interview
professional hiring process, apply online on British Council career platform, selected candidates were informed after usually after 2 weeks; a written test and behavior interview questions at the interview day; careful reference check after the interview