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Updated May 16, 2013
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Director of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA (US) – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New

Interview Details Hiring process isn't that complex

Interview Question – Tell me about yourself   Answer Question

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Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New Haven, CT (US) – Reviewed Apr 11, 2013

Interview Details Great process, fast, transparent. Three interviews, one phone interview and two in-person. Staff was kind and welcoming, and very honest about what to expect in the position. The only improvements I'd make would be speeding up the amount of time between the offer and start date. It took 2-3 weeks after accepting the position before I started.

Interview Question – They used pretty standard interview questions, but presented scenarios to gauge reaction.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – There wasn't much negotiation, but the benefits are excellent

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Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood

No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013

Interview Details Phone interview..
They cancelled the first day they were supposed to interview me. The second day called earlier.

Interview Question – Pretty straight forward What doyou think about this organization?   Answer Question

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Digital Specialist at Planned Parenthood

No Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA (US) Feb 2013 – Reviewed Feb 21, 2013

Interview Details I was contacted one day after finalizing an online application for the position. The position had been created and remained unfilled for several months. The initial contact was with the HR hiring manager via email and asked if I had time for a brief phone conversation about the position. The details of the job were attached to the email. There were no changes to the job description from what was posted online versus what was sent.

Interview Questions

  • How will you feel working for a company that performs abortions?   View Answer
  • Tell me about a time when you took a concept from beginning to end and how that made you feel.   View Answer
  • Why do you want to work for Planned Parenthood?   Answer Question
  • What initially drew you to the position?   Answer Question
  • How did you find out about the position?   Answer Question

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Client Service Representative at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2012 – Reviewed Feb 17, 2013

Interview Details I replied to an ad on Craigslist for a full-time client service representative job. A few days later, I received a phone call form the VP of operations. She asked me a few questions over the phone, and then set me up with an interview a couple days later. I go to the office and they have me fill out an application while I'm waiting to be interviewed. I had two people interview me at once; of the Center Directors and the VP of Patient Services. They asked a series of pretty standard questions, and were very detailed about the job description, type of clientele that come in, and were very thorough answering any of the questions I had.

A few days later I got a phone call offering me the job.

Interview Question – The most unexpected question for me was when they asked me how I would handle dealing with a patient I knew outside of the clinic.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation on salary

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Clinician at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 20, 2013

Interview Details The usual, send in your résumé.
Be sure to follow-up with phone calls to different people throughout the agency because if the person getting your résumé doesn't like something, she won't forward it to the hiring manager.

You meet with a couple people at once, and shadow in the clinic for a bit.

Interview Question – How do you feel about abortions.... What is your experience with abortions...   Answer Question

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Intern at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2012 – Reviewed Dec 25, 2012

Interview Details Interview was decently casual. They basically went through my résumé and asked about different positions and what my main tasks were for each of them. They also asked why I was interested in the position and why I was interested in reproductive health.

Interview Question – Do you have experience with specific databases?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Unpaid but schedule was super flexible as long as I fulfilled the hours per week.

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Health Center Manager at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 26, 2012

Interview Details Long process, panel interviews with pre-planned questions, minimal time for free flowing conversation with potential colleagues and your own potential manager to determine style/goals/paths to success

Interview Question – Very predictable questions - panel interview with people taking turns asking questions. Interviews should be more conversational so you can learn more about your applicant and the applicant can get a better feel for the culture and the relationships within the organization   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Minimal, they offer I countered they agreed to my counter

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Clinic Assistant at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 19, 2012

Interview Details First interview was with an HR Recruiter, second interview was with a nurse and manager of the clinic. Very straightforward. Very honest about the work they do in the clinic, answered all of my questions. They have a lengthy training process to get you acquainted with the company, very supportive environment.

Interview Question – No difficult or unexpected questions. They did ask if you have experience working with confidential information.   Answer Question

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Assistant to Marketing and Communications Director at Planned Parenthood

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Buffalo, NY (US) – Reviewed Sep 28, 2012

Interview Details Discussed how to handle diffcult internal customers
Discussed commitment to women's reproductive health
Needed to provide portfolio of media clips and writing samples
Did writing test

Interview Question – Handling obscure questions canbe a challenge? Why do you want to work here? What gets you up in the morning to go to work? Where do you get your news?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – This is the salary. It is all we can offer you

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