With HR: "Walk me through your resume." "Why are you interested in working for AEI and in this position?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" With potential supervisor: "Tell me about yourself by walking me through your resume." "How did you hear about/become interested in AEI?" "Are there any particular AEI scholars that you follow closely?" With director of the writing team:"Tell me about yourself by walking me through your resume." "Is there a particular kind of writing that you like to do?" "What do you think is the biggest public policy issue facing the US today?" "What would you say to a potential donor to convince them to contribute to AEI rather than a more action-based organization like an NGO?"
