Flamingo Interview Questions
& Process

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The interview was conducted virtually with the board. It lasted about an hour and a half and involved many questions about my experience and motivation for joining the firm. Initially, I was hesitant due to the confidential nature of an unpublished employment interview. However, once I understood the scope of the position and the need for a discreet transition, I felt more comfortable.

I reached out to Flamingo via their website and was happy to get a response. My first step was a meeting with a director at their NYC office for about 45 minutes. Then, a couple weeks later, I met with two directors for about 90 minutes. After that, I had a short writing assignment. About two weeks after submitting that, I received an offer via email. All the conversations were really casual, which seems to be their thing – they value cultural fit and believe they can train people on the job. I liked how conversational the interviews were, but it did make it a bit hard to know how I was being assessed. You should be ready to chat about why you're into brands and consumer insights, why research is a good move for you, and your writing background. They're keen to hear about times you've found insights in data, as that's a big part of their work, so have some stories ready. The writing task was tricky because there's a minimum length. I thought I could nail the two prompts quickly as they were interesting, but hitting that word count was tough.

The process was well organised. I met the head of people, who was a bit vague about the company's opportunities and challenges, and could have been more transparent about the company's situation. They then invited me to speak with other team members. Everyone had good feedback, but then they told me I wasn't suitable in my craft, which makes me wonder why they put me through the process. Confusing.