FMP Consulting Interview Questions
& Process

There were two panel interviews, then a timed work sample to finish. They were really open and quick with their replies. The questions were pretty standard behavioral ones, and for the work sample, I had to write an executive summary from a Word doc of info.

The interview process at FMP started with a screening call where I was asked about my salary, which is against the law in Maryland and Virginia, and they wouldn't tell me the salary range for the role. I decided to proceed anyway. The process included two STAR format interviews and a writing assignment. I really liked the people I met, but felt two formal interview rounds were a bit much. I was also unclear about the team structure and who this role would report to. After the writing assessment, I was contacted the next day with positive feedback and a request for references. I sent my references, and then there was two weeks of silence, which felt unprofessional given our previous interactions. During this time, I accepted another job offer. Then, late on a Sunday, I received a rejection email with strange, accusatory wording. The whole experience, from the legal issues and lack of transparency to the poor communication, was very disappointing. I hope FMP uses this to improve its hiring process.

I interviewed for a newly created role at FMP. The whole process took 3 months. I met amazing people on each interview panel and felt comfortable being myself, which is important to me as a DEI professional. After my third interview with the CEO and another associate, I waited a week for HR to call. They initially wanted to offer me the position, but then said they decided to change the role to a 'consultant' because they didn't think I had consulting experience. This was strange since I have 7 years of client-facing experience that was similar to the role offered, and this role also involved working with clients. The pay was also adjusted to be $7k less than my current salary, which was odd given my desired salary was much higher. I told them I was open to the title change but the pay was an issue. They asked why I was concerned, and I explained it was less than I currently make and that I'm buying a house. They then asked about my housing program and where I was in the process. They asked how much I wanted and why I thought I deserved it, and I reiterated my experience and success as a DEI professional with credentials. HR said they'd get back to me by Monday. I decided over the weekend the company wasn't a good fit and turned down the offer on Monday. I'm very disappointed.

After applying online, I heard back via email about two months later for a very chill, informal interview. It was a good chance to see the company culture and show my personality. Then, about a week after that, I got invited back for a more formal, serious interview. This one was a behavioral interview with five questions, followed by a timed, 70-minute written test that was kinda hard. The test checked my writing, editing, grammar, and spelling.