Internship applicants have rated the interview process at Environmental Defense Fund with 2.8 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 63.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Internship roles take an average of 37 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Environmental Defense Fund overall takes an average of 49 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Environmental Defense Fund as a Internship according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
Presentation: 16%
Background check: 11%
Other: 11%
Personality test: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Group panel interview: 5%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Environmental Defense Fund (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
The interview process was straightforward. I met with my current supervisors and it was about two rounds. Questions were what you’d expect, your experience and interest for the company, long term goals.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Environmental Defense Fund (Washington, DC)
Interview
I had two interviews. The first was an initial screening with my direct supervisor, which was very painless and casual. Pretty soon after this, she reached out and asked if I wanted to interview with the team. Panel interviews can be daunting, but they were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The overall interview --> hiring process was super quick and efficient.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They knew I was involved with a progressive climate nonprofit with differing views beforehand. They asked why EDF and how I felt about these differing opinions.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Environmental Defense Fund (Ericeira) in Dec 2024
Interview
Questions regarding your motivation, your previous specialization background, and describe the biggest challenges you have met in your experience. Then give floor to the interviewee to ask questions about the EDF Climate Corp project and stuff
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions regarding your motivation, your previous specialization background, and describe the biggest challenges you have met in your experience. Then give floor to the interviewee to ask questions about the EDF Climate Corp project and stuff