Fellows: Selection

Selection Process ProInspire conducts a rigorous selection process based on our selection criteria and needs of hiring partner. Each year only 3-5% of candidates are selected as ProInspire Fellows. The selection process has four stages:

Stage 1: Resume and Cover Letter The deadline for April 1st start dates or priority consideration for the August start dates is Wednesday, Feb. 8th. Submit your application, resume and cover letter at http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/apply/. Cover letter and resume should be in word format, with the following labels “FirstName_LastName_Cover” aFirstName_LastName_Resume.”

Stage 2: Essay Candidates advanced to stage 2 will be asked to submit essay responses and an assessment form.

Stage 3: Phone Interview Applicants who demonstrate the core qualifications in their application and essay will be invited to participate in one or more phone interviews with ProInspire.

Stage 4: Interview with Hiring Partners

Select candidates will be invited to conduct phone interviews with our Hiring Partners. The strongest candidates will be invited for in-person interviews in Washington D.C. Note that candidates cover their own travel costs for in-person interviews.

Selection Timeline

The timeline for the ProInspire Fellows 2012 selection process is below. Please note that we work with our hiring partners to follow this timeline, but there may be delays due to external circumstances.

	Spring Class Single Round	Fall Class Round 1	Fall Class Round 2	Fall Class Round 3
Stage 1: Application, Resume & Cover Letter Due	Feb. 8th	Feb. 8th	March 7th	May 31st
Stage 2: Essay and Assessment Submitted	Within 1 week of invitation	Within 1 week of invitation	Within 1 week of invitation	Within 1 week of invitation
Stage 3: ProInspire Phone Interview	Feb/March	Feb/March	March/April	May/June
Stage 4: Hiring Partner Phone Interviews	March	March	April	June
Stage 4: In-person Interview Days	March	March 22-23	April 26-27	June/July
Offers Made	March	April	May	June/July

Selection Criteria

Successful candidates will have:

A minimum of two years of business experience by August 2012

Passion for using their business skills to have a positive impact on society
Humility and eagerness to learn
Demonstrated initiative, self-direction and a “can-do” attitude
Adaptability in ambiguous situations and demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
Willingness to live in Washington D.C. for the program

Fellows: Selection

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