The interview process at Propeller was fair, thorough, well-organized, and covered items from firm culture and fit to assessing general consulting skills, technical skills, and experience. It consisted of 4 interviews total, and the timeline from application submission to offer letter was just over 2 months, aligning similarly with other consulting firms around the Bay Area in my experience.
Interview 1 was by phone, largely a ‘fit’ discussion, and very conversational. The interviewer was engaging, upbeat and personable, and we talked through items that spanned from my experience to my hobbies and interests.
Interview 2 was in person with a director in downtown SF. The interviewer was super friendly, and the discussion dived deeper into my background and work experience. We also talked through high-level case questions related to client service, technology challenges, change management concerns, etc.
Interview 3 was by conference call with a director based out of Portland. The bulk of the interview was around case discussions related to technological changes, firm strategy, change management, and project management, and was more extensive and detailed than the prior interview’s case. The discussion was overall interactive and engaging.
Interview 4 was an in person case study in the SF office, presented to two Propeller consultants. The case was deliberately ambiguous, and centered around a firm undergoing ambitious growth while attempting to manage related challenges. I was given 1.5 hours to prep and white boards to showcase a response and facilitate discussion. The case was presented over the course of an hour in a mock client/consultant presentation. The simulated case felt authentic, I was asked good questions, the discussion evolved organically, and was challenging yet enjoyable.
I was impressed with everyone I interacted with through the interview process, and felt that Propeller’s screening looked for skills, experience, and quality of person/fit with equal importance. Propeller employees seem to have a very diverse set of professional experiences, positive attitudes, and were all easy to get along with. Overall, a great experience.